Laudes Domini ‎#68

68. Evening song

1 Glory to thee, my God this night,
For all the blessing of the light;
Keep me, oh, keep me, King of kings!
Beneath thine own almighty wings.

2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
The ill which I this day have done;
That with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread
The grave as little as my bed:
Teach me to die, that so I may
Rise glorious at the judgment-day.

4 Oh, let my soul on thee repose,
And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close!
Sleep, which shall me more vigorous make,
To serve my God when I awake.

5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to thee, my God, this night
• Title: Evening song
• Author: Thomas Ken
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Close of Service; Close of Worship; Evening
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: EVENING HYMN
• Composer: T. Tallis
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major or modal