The Hymnal ‎#505

505. Now woods and fields are sleeping

1 Now woods and fields are sleeping,
And darkness fast is creeping
O'er meadow, hearth, and hall;
But thou, my soul, ere slumber,
For blessings passing number
Exalt the Giver of them all.

2 You also, O my dearest,
My friends and kindred nearest,
God rest you safe from harm!
His angel hosts attend you,
Their golden shields defend you
From nightly danger and alarm.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now woods and fields are sleeping
• Translator: Rev. George R. Woodward
• Author: Rev. Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
• Meter: 7. 7. 6. 7. 7. 8.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Evening hymns; God: Love and Fatherhood, His; God: Presence, His Abiding; Gratitude; Nature Services; Orisons; Praise
• Copyright: From "Songs of Syon." Used by permission of Rev. George R. Woodward.

Tune Information

• Name: NUN RUHEN ALLE WÄLDER (INNSBRUCK)
• Composer: Heinrich Isaak (c. 1455-1517)
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
• Meter: 7. 7. 6. 7. 7. 8.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: From "Songs of Syon." Used by permission of Rev. George R. Woodward.