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Text:Lord, for the Mercies of the Night
Author:John Mason
Tune:FARRANT
Composer (ascribed to):Richard Farrant (c. 1530- c. 1580)

533. Lord, for the Mercies of the Night

1 Lord, for the mercies of the night
Our humble thanks we pay,
And unto Thee we dedicate
The first fruits of the day.

2 Let this day praise Thee, O Lord God,
And so let all our days;
And O let heaven's eternal day
Be Thine eternal praise!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, for the mercies of the night
Title: Lord, for the Mercies of the Night
Author: John Mason (1683; alt.)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1955
Topic: Service Music: Opening Choral Prayers
Tune Information
Name: FARRANT
Composer (ascribed to): Richard Farrant (c. 1530- c. 1580)
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major



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