The New English Hymnal ‎#246b

246b. Holy Father, cheer our way

1 Holy Father, cheer our way
With thy love’s perpetual ray;
Grant us every closing day
Light at evening time.

2 Holy Saviour, calm our fears
When earth’s brightness disappears;
Grant us in our latter years
Light at evening time.

3 Holy Spirit, be thou nigh
When in mortal pains we lie;
Grant us, as we come to die,
Light at evening time.

4 Holy, blessèd Trinity,
Darkness is not dark with thee;
Those thou keepest always see
Light at evening time.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Father, cheer our way
• Author: Richard Robinson, 1842-1892
• Meter: 77 75
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening; Trinity Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: VESPER
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 77 75
• Key: E♭ Major