The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#45

45. Peacefully Round Us the Shadows

1 Peacefully round us the shadows are falling,
Glad be our praises and trustful our prayer;
Hear us, O Lord on Thy providence calling,
Lighten our darkness, and banish our care.

2 Hushed are the sheep-bells afar on the moorland,
O’er the still meadows the night breezes sweep,
Faint fall the footsteps in city and hamlet,
Safely the children are folded in sleep.

3 Softly may weary ones rest from their duty,
Bright be the dreams of the troubled and worn;
While through the shade beam the stars in their beauty,
Watching the world till the breaking of morn.

4 Lord of the night, let Thine angels defend us;
Sunshine and gloom are alike unto Thee;
Lord of the day, let Thy Spirit attend us,
Bless us and keep us wherever we be.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Peacefully round us the shadows are falling
• Title: Peacefully Round Us the Shadows
• Author: A. N. Blatchford (1878)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Psalm 121
• Topic: Worship: Evening
• Copyright: Words copyright by Reid Bros., Ltd., London, England. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: CURFEW
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (c. 1910)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Key: D♭ Major