Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#457

457. Round me falls the night

1 Round me falls the night;
Saviour, be my Light:
Through the hours in darkness shrouded
Let me see Thy face unclouded;
Let Thy glory shine
In this heart of mine.

2 Earthly work is done,
Earthly sounds are none;
Rest in sleep and silence seeking,
Let my hear Thee softly speaking;
In my spirit’s ear
Whisper, "I am near."

3 Darkened now each ray
O’er the traveler’s way;
Let me know that Thou hast found me,
Let me feel Thine arms around me,
Sure from every ill,
Thou wilt guard me still.

4 Blessèd heavenly Light,
Shining through earth’s night;
Voice, that oft of love hast told me;
Arms, so strong to clasp and hold me;
Thou Thy watch wilt keep,
Saviour, o’er my sleep.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Round me falls the night
• Author: William Romanis (1878)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HUBERT
• Composer: Leicester Darwall (1813-1897)
• Meter: 5 5, 8 8, 5 5
• Key: D Major