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Text:Lord, for the mercies of the night
Author:Rev. John Mason
Tune:FARRANT
Composer:Richard Farrant, (c. 1530-1580)

R9. 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
Author: Rev. John Mason (1683; alt.)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Responses: Opening Responses: Introits; Introits; Responses (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: FARRANT
Composer: Richard Farrant, (c. 1530-1580)
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major



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