The New English Hymnal ‎#152

152. Creator of the earth and sky

1 Creator of the earth and sky,
Ruling the firmament on high,
Clothing the day with robes of light,
Blessing with gracious sleep the night,

2 That rest may comfort weary men,
And brace to useful toil again,
And soothe awhile the harassed mind,
And sorrow’s heavy load unbind:

3 Day sinks; we thank thee for thy gift;
Night comes; and once again we lift
Our prayer and vows and hymns that we
Against all ills may shielded be.

4 That when black darkness closes day,
And shadows thicken round our way,
Faith may no darkness know, and night
From faith’s clear beam may borrow light.

5 Pray we the Father and the Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One;
Blest Trinity, whom all obey,
Guard thou thy sheep by night and day.
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator of the earth and sky
• Latin Title: Deus Creator omnium
• Author: St. Ambrose, 340-97
• Translator: Charles Bigg, 1840-1908
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: From Trinity Sunday to Advent; Office Hymn: Weekday evenings
• Notes: Alternative tune ST GREGORY 1b

Tune Information

• Name: DEUS CREATOR
• Key: c minor