Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#93

93. Where wilt Thou go, since night draws near?

1 Where wilt Thou go? since night draws near--
Say whither now? Thou Pilgrim dear;
Come, Jesus mine! be Thou my Guest,
And in my heart find welcome rest.

2 Let me entreat Thee, dearest Friend,
For truly, I the best intend:
Thou knowest that Thou ever art
A welcome Guest unto my heart.

3 The day is now far spent and gone,
It is toward ev'ning, night comes on;
O bide with me throughout this night,
And be my cheer, Thou Light of light.

4 Shine in my soul and light the way
That leads to everlasting day,
That I may never be misled,
Though sin's dread night be round me spread.

5 And when I on my death-bed lie
Help me, and let me gently die.
O stay! I will not let Thee go!
Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know.

Text Information

• First Line: Where wilt Thou go, since night draws near?
• Author: Johann Scheffler (Angelus Silesius) (1657)
• Translator: Rev. August Crull (1880)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter
• Notes: From the German text: Wo willst du hin, weil's Abend ist

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton (1798)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: D Major