The Hymnbook ‎#530

530. Father, the Watches of the Night Are O'er

1 Father, the watches of the night are o'er;
To light and life the soul has risen once more;
Blessed be Thou, who, through the helpless hours,
Hast kept in deepest peace her slumbering powers.

2 Father, the watches of the day are here;
More than from those of night have we to fear;
By rude cares troubled, by temptations pressed,
Through the day watches, Father, give us rest!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, the watches of the night are o'er
• Title: Father, the Watches of the Night Are O'er
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Topic: Service Music: Opening Choral Prayers
• Source: Disciples' Hymn Book

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 24
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: e minor