Rejoice in the Lord ‎#252

252. At Even, When the Sun Was Set

1 At even, when the sun was set,
the sick, O Lord, around thee lay;
O in what divers pains they met!
O with what joy they went away!

2 Once more 'tis eventide, and we,
oppressed with various ills, draw near:
what if thy form we cannot see?
We know and feel that thou art here.

3 O Savior Christ, our woes dispel:
for some are sick, and some are sad,
and some have never loved thee well,
and some have lost the love they had.

4 O Savior Christ, thou too art man;
thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried;
thy kind but searching glance can scan
the very wounds that shame would hide.

5 Thy touch has still its ancient power;
no word from thee can fruitless fall;
hear in this solemn evening hour,
and in thy mercy heal us all.

Text Information

• First Line: At even, when the sun was set
• Title: At Even, When the Sun Was Set
• Author: Henry Twells (1868)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 139:1
  ;
  Mark 1:32
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Life and Ministry

Tune Information

• Name: ANGELUS
• Composer (melody): G. Scheffler (1657; adapt.)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major