The Book of Praise ‎#816

816. Now that the daylight fills

1 Now that the daylight fills the sky,
we lift our hearts to heaven on high,
that God, in all we do or say,
would keep us free from harm this day.

2 Our hearts and lips may God restrain;
keep us from causing others pain,
that we may see and serve the Son,
and grow in love for everyone.

3 From evil may God guard our eyes,
our ears from empty praise and lies;
from selfishness and hearts release,
that we may serve, and know God's peace,

4 that we, when this new day is gone,
and night in turn is drawing on,
with conscience free from sin and blame,
may praise and bless the holy Name.

5 To God the Father, heavenly Light,
to Christ, revealed in earthly night,
to God the Holy Ghost we raise
our equal and unceasing praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Now that the daylight fills the sky
• Title: Now that the daylight fills
• Author: Ambrose of Milan, 340-397
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:13-14
  ;
  Psalm 119:37
  ;
  Psalm 141:3-4
  ;
  Luke 9:23-27
• Topic: God: Shelter / Shield; Hymns with Doxologies; Morning
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: WARRINGTON

Tune Information

• Name: HERR, JESU CHRIST
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Cantionale Germanicum 1628; Harmony: Gothaischer Cantional 1651, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain