Laudes Domini ‎#211

211. "King of Glory!"

1 Night’s shadows, falling men to rest are calling;
Rest we, possessing heavenly peace and blessing:
This we implore thee, falling down before thee,
Great King of Glory!

2 O Saviour, hear us! Son of God, be near us!
Thine angels send us; let thy love attend us:
He nothing feareth, whom thy presence cheereth,
Light his path cleareth.

3 Be near, relieving all who now are grieving;
Thy visitation be our consolation:
Oh, hear the sighing of the faint and dying;
Lord, hear our crying!

4 Thou ever livest; endless life thou givest;
Thou watch art keeping o’er thy faithful sleeping;
In thy clear shining they are now reclining,
All care resigning.

5 O Lord of Glory, praise we and adore thee--
Thee for us given, our true Rest from heaven!
Rest, peace, and blessing, we are now possessing,
Thy name confessing.

Text Information

• First Line: Night's shadows, falling, men to rest are calling
• Title: "King of Glory!"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Close of Service; Night
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: INTEGER
• Meter: 11s, 5
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.