Text:Now Woods and Wolds Are Sleeping
Author:Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Translator:George R. Woodward
Tune:INNSBRUCK
Composer (melody ascribed to):Heinrich Isaak
Harmonizer:Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

66. Now Woods and Wolds Are Sleeping

1 Now woods and wolds are sleeping,
And darkness fast is creeping
O'er byre, hearth, and hall;
But thou, my soul, ere slumber,
For blessings passing number
Exalt the Giver of them all.

2 Ye also, O my dearest,
My friends and kindred nearest,
God rest you safe from harm!
His angel hosts attend ye,
Their golden shields defend ye,
From nightly danger and alarm.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Now woods and wolds are sleeping
Title: Now Woods and Wolds Are Sleeping
Translator: George R. Woodward (1910)
Author: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Meter: 7. 7. 6. 7. 7. 8.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: Benediction; Benevolence; Brotherhood (5 more...)
Copyright: Words used by permission of J. Meredith Tatton, copyright owner, and Messrs. Schott & Co., Ltd.
Tune Information
Name: INNSBRUCK
Composer (melody ascribed to): Heinrich Isaak (1539)
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Meter: 7. 7. 6. 7. 7. 8.
Key: F Major



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