Moravian Book of Worship ‎#575

575. Now God Be with Us

1 Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing,
the light and darkness are of your disposing;
and 'neath his shadow here to rest we yield us,
for he will shield us.

2 Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us;
our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us;
but your dear presence will not leave those lonely
who seek you only.

3 Father, your name be praised, your kingdom given,
your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven;
keep us in life, forgive our sins,
deliver us now and ever.

Text Information

• First Line: Now God be with us
• Title: Now God Be with Us
• Author: Petrus Herbert (1566)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91
  ;
  Psalm 139:1-12
  ;
  Luke 11:1-4
• Topic: Morning and Evening; God--Presence of; Rest

Tune Information

• Name: INTEGER VITAE
• Composer: Frederick F. Flemming (1810)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5. Iambic
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: 36 E in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns