1 Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing;
the light and darkness are of your disposing,
and 'neath your shadow here to rest we yield us,
for you will shield us.
2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us;
till morning's dawning, watch, Protector, o'er us;
in soul and body from all harm defend us;
your angels send us.
3 Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us;
our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us,
serving you only, and in all our doing
your praise pursuing.
4 We have no refuge; none on earth to aid us
save you, Creator, who your own have made us;
but your dear presence will not leave them lonely
who seek you only.
5 Your holy name be praised, your kingdom given,
your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven;
keep us in life, forgive our sins, and from ill
deliver us now and ever.
Source: Common Praise (1998) #23
First Line: | Now God be with us, for the night is closing |
Title: | Now God Be with Us |
German Title: | Die Nacht ist kommen |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1863) |
Author: | Petrus Herbert |
Source: | B. Brethren |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |