The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#559

559. O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day

1 O Christ, who art the Light and Day,
Thou drivest night and gloom away;
O Light of light, whose Word doth show
The light of heav'n to us below.

2 All-holy Lord, in humble prayer,
We ask tonight Thy watchful care.
Oh, grant us calm repose in Thee,
A quiet night, from perils free.

3 Our sleep be pure from sinful stain;
Let not the Tempter vantage gain
Or our unguarded flesh surprise
And make us guilty in Thine eyes.

4 Asleep though wearied eyes may be,
Still keep the heart awake to Thee;
Let Thy right hand outstretched above
Guard those who serve the Lord they love.

5 Behold, O God, our Shield, and quell
The crafts and subtleties of hell;
Direct Thy servants in all good,
Who Thou hast purchased with Thy blood.

6 O Lord, remember us who bear
The burden of the flesh we wear;
Thou who dost e'er our souls defend,
Be with us even to the end.

7 All praise to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee,
Whom with the Spirit we adore
Forever and forevermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ, who art the Light and Day
• Title: O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day
• Latin Title: Christe, qui lux es et dies
• Translator: William J. Copeland (1848)
• Author: Unknown
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  John 8:12
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE, DER DU BIST TAG UND LICHT
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Latin melody, c. 600