Trinity Hymnal ‎#340

340. Saviour, breathe an evening blessing

1 Saviour, breath an evening blessing,
Ere repose our spirits seal;
Sin and want we come confessing:
Thou canst save, and thou canst heal.

2 Though destruction walk around us,
Though the arrow past us fly,
Angel-guards from thee surround us;
We are safe if thou art nigh.

3 Though the night be dark and dreary,
Darkness cannot hide from thee;
Thou art he who, never weary,
Watchest where thy people be.

4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us,
And our couch become our tomb,
May the morn in heav'n awake us,
Clad in light and deathless bloom.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, breathe an evening blessing
• Author: James Edmeston (1820)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91:5
  ;
  Psalm 121:3
• Topic: Angels; The Church: The Lord's Day Evening; Confidence; Cast Out Fear; Life; Protection; Supplication: For Protection

Tune Information

• Name: EVENING PRAYER
• Composer: George C. Stebbins
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: B♭ Major