The Hymnal ‎#28a

28a. Before the ending of the day

Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray,
That with thy wonted favor, thou
Wouldst be our Guard and Keeper now.

From all ill dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Withhold from us our ghostly foe,
That spot of sin we may not know.

O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Doth live and reign eternally.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the ending of the day
• Author: St. Ambrose, 340-397
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1852)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: ONEONTA
• Composer: Walter Henry Hall (1918)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 35514 43251 76565
• Key: E♭ Major