Hymns for Youth ‎#176

176. Creator of the Earth and Sky

1. Creator of the earth and sky,
Ruling the firmament on high,
Clothing the day with robes of light,
Blessing with gracious sleep the night,

2. That rest may comfort weary men,
And brace to useful toil again,
And soothe awhile the harassed mind,
And sorrow's heavy load unbind:

3. Day sinks; we thank thee for thy gift;
Night comes; and once again we lift
Our prayer and vows and hymns that we
Against all ills may shielded be.
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator of the earth and sky
• Title: Creator of the Earth and Sky
• Translator: Charles Bigg, 1840-1908
• Author: St. Ambrose, 340-397
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: DEUS CREATOR OMNIUM
• Meter: L M
• Source: Sarnum Antiphonal
• Copyright: Harmonization from Geer's Hymnal for Colleges and Schools. Used with permission of Yale University Press.