CPWI Hymnal ‎#10

10. At even, ere the sun was set

1 At even, ere the sun was set,
the sick, O Lord, around thee lay;
O in what divers pains they met!
O with what joy they went away!

2 Once more 'tis eventide, and we
oppressed with various ills draw near;
what if thy form we cannot see?
we know and feel that thou art here.

3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel;
for some are sick, and some are sad,
and some have never loved thee well,
and some have lost the love they had;

4 and some have found the world is vain,
yet from the world they break not free;
and some have friends who give them pain,
yet have not sought a friend in thee;

5 and none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
for none are wholly free from sin;
and they who fain would serve thee best
are conscious most of wrong within.

6 O Saviour Christ, thou too art man;
thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried;
thy kind but searching glance can scan
the very wounds that shame would hide;

7 thy touch has still its ancient power;
no word from thee can fruitless fall:
hear, in this solemn evening hour,
and in thy mercy heal us all.

Text Information

• First Line: At even, ere the sun was set
• Author: Henry Twells, 1823-1900
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Mark 1:32
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: ANGELUS
• Composer: Georg Joseph, 1630-1668
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Heilige Seelenlust, Breslau, 1657