Church Book ‎#525

525. Through the day Thy Love has spared us

1 Through the day Thy Love has spared us,
Now we lay us down to rest:
Through the silent watches guard us,
Let no foe our peace molest:
Jesus, Thou our Guardian be;
Sweet it is to trust in Thee.

2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers,
Dwelling in the midst of foes,
Us and ours preserve from dangers:
In Thine arms may we repose;
And when life's short day is past,
Rest with Thee in heaven at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Through the day Thy Love has spared us
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1806)
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Evening
• Notes: Alternate tune: #271 or #511

Tune Information

• Name: EVENING HYMN
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Composer from index: G. A. Macfarren, 1870