The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15173

15173. Night Hymn

1 Darkness falls upon our pathway,
Nature’s eyes are closed in sleep;
Phantom ships in noiseless motion
Rock upon the quiet deep.

Refrain:
Gracious Father, guard our slumbers,
May our waking thoughts be pure;
Pure because these frail clay vessels
Rested in Thine arms secure.

2 Light in darkness, joy in sorrow,
Peace in trouble, love in fear;
These the fruits of Thy sweet Spirit,
Naught alarms when Thou art near. [Refrain]

3 Thus our days are filled with gladness,
Thus our nights devoid of gloom,
Though perchance a touch of sadness
Comes, enriching love’s perfume. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Darkness falls upon our pathway
• Title: Night Hymn
• Author: R. Jay Powell
• Refrain First Line: Gracious Father, guard our slumbers
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Source: Crown of Gold by William T. Giffe and Frank M. Davis (Logansport,Ind: Home Music Company, 1892)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SIBIU
• Composer: R. Jay Powell (1892)
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain