Lutheran Service Book ‎#870

870. Now That the daylight fills the sky

1 Now that the daylight fills the sky,
We lift our hearts to God on high,
That He, in all we do or say,
Would keep us free from harm today;

2 Would guard our hearts and tongues from strife;
From anger's din would shield our life;
From evil sights would turn our eyes,
And close our ears to vanities.

3 So we, when this new day is gone
And night in turn is drawing on,
With conscience by the world unstained
Shall praise His name for vict'ry gained.

4 "All praise to You, creator Lord!
All praise to You, eternal Word!
All praise to You, O Spirit wise!"
We sing as daylight fills the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Now that the daylight fills the sky
• Title: Now That the daylight fills the sky
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt. )
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 143:8-12
  ;
  Philippians 4:5-8
  ;
  Psalm 59:16-17
  ;
  Psalm 4:1-3
• Topic: Beginning of Service
• Source: Latin, c. 5th-6th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: LAUREL
• Composer: Dale Wood, 1934-2003
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © Augsburg Publishing House, admin. Augsburg Fortress