The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#653

653. Now the Light has Gone Away

1 Now the light has gone away;
Father, listen while I pray,
Asking Thee to watch and keep
And to send me quiet sleep.

2 Jesus, Savior, wash away
All that has been wrong today.
Help me ev'ry day to be
Good and gentle, more like Thee.

3 Let my near and dear ones be
Always near and dear to Thee;
Oh, bring me and all I love
To Thy happy home above.

4 Now my evening praise I give;
Thou didst die that I might live.
All my blessings come from Thee;
Oh, how good Thou art to me!

5 Thou, my best and kindest Friend,
Thou wilt love me to the end.
Let me love Thee more and more
Always better than before.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the light has gone away
• Title: Now the Light has Gone Away
• Author: Frances R. Havergal (1869)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 3:5
• Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs

Tune Information

• Name: MÜDE BIN ICH
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: "Liederbuch für Kleinkinder-Schulen," Kaiserswerth, 1842