The Church Hymnal ‎#648

648. Now the light has gone away

1 Now the light has gone away,
Saviour, listen while I pray,
Asking Thee to watch and keep,
And to send me quiet sleep.

2 Jesus, Saviour, wash away
All that has been wrong to-day;
Help me every day to be
Good and gentle, more like Thee.

3 Let my near and dear ones be
Always near and dear to Thee;
O bring me and all I love
To Thy happy home above.

4 Now my evening praise I give:
Thou didst die that I might live;
Thou my best and kindest Friend,
Thou wilt love me to the end,

Text Information

• First Line: Now the light has gone away
• Author: F. R. Havergal
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life: Younger Children
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PROTECTION
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Lieder-Buch, 1842
• Notes: Now Public Domain.