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514. Lord, for the mercies of this night

1 Lord, for the mercies of this night
My humble thanks I pay,
And unto Thee I dedicate
The first fruits of the day.

2 Let this day praise Thee, O my God,
And so let all my days:
And O, let my eternal day
Be Thy eternal praise!

Text Information
First Line: Lord, for the mercies of this night
Author: John Mason (1683)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Morning
Notes: Alternate tune: #75 or #103
Tune Information
Name: ST. MARTIN
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major
Notes: Composer from index: Wm. Tansur, 1785



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