39: Jesus, Redeemer of the world


1 Jesus, Redeemer of the world,
Word of the Father throned on high,
light from the light invisible,
and watchful guardian over all:

2 The whole creation's architect,
you set the bounds of night and day;
give to our wearied bodies rest
in night's enfolding quietness.

3 You broke the chains of death and hell:
Lord, free us from our ancient foe
and let him never lead astray
those you have ransomed by your blood.

4 Lord, while we live for this short time
as mortals clothed in earthbound frame,
refresh us now with restful sleep
that waking we may watch with you.

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Text information
First Line:Jesus, Redeemer of the world
Author (st. 5):Anne K. LeCroy, b. 1930
Publication Date:1982
Meter:LM
Topic:Compline
Source:Latin, 10th cent.; Hymnal 1982, ver.
Language:English
Copyright:St. 5 © 1982, Anne LeCroy
Tune information
Tune name:WILDERNESS
Composer:Reginald Sparshatt Thatcher, 1888-1957
Meter:LM
Key:G Major
Copyright:By permission of Oxford University Press.

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