Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#282

282. Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow

1 Now rest beneath night's shadow
The woodland, field, and meadow -
The world in slumber lies.
But you, my heart, awaking
And prayer and music making:
Let praise to your creator rise.

2 Lord Jesus, since you love me,
Now spread your wings above me
And shield me from alarm.
Though evil would assail me,
Your mercy will not fail me;
I rest in your protecting arm.

3 My loved ones, rest securely,
For God this night will surely
From peril guard your heads.
Sweet slumbers may he send you
And bid his hosts attend you
And through the night watch o'er your beds.

Text Information

• First Line: Now rest beneath night's shadow
• Title: Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Meter: 776 778
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Evening
• Source: Tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Tr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House
• Notes: Noe Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac, c. 1450-1517
• Meter: 776 778
• Key: F Major