Voices of Praise ‎#12

12. Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go

1 Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go;
Thy word into our minds instil:
And make our lukewarm hearts to glow
With lowly love and fervent will.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

2 The day has gone, its hours have run,
And Thou hast taken count of all,
The scanty triumphs grace hath won,
The broken vow, the frequent fall.
Through lifs's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

4 Labour is sweet, for Thou hast toil'd;
And care is light, for Thou hast cared;
Ah! never! let our works be soil'd
With strife, or by deceit ensnarled.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

5 For all we love, the poor, the sad,
The sinful, unto Thee we call;
O let Thy mercy make us glad;
Thou art our Jesus, and our all.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

6 Sweet Saviour, bless us; night is come;
Through night and darkness near us be,
Good angels watch about our home,
And we are one day nearer Thee.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go
• Meter: Six 8s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Evening; Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: STELLA
• Meter: Six 8s.
• Key: E♭ Major