575. Now God Be with Us

1 Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing,
the light and darkness are of your disposing;
and 'neath his shadow here to rest we yield us,
for he will shield us.

2 Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us;
our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us;
but your dear presence will not leave those lonely
who seek you only.

3 Father, your name be praised, your kingdom given,
your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven;
keep us in life, forgive our sins,
deliver us now and ever.

Text Information
First Line: Now God be with us
Title: Now God Be with Us
Author: Petrus Herbert (1566)
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
Meter: 11.11.11.5. Iambic
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Morning and Evening; God--Presence of; Rest
Tune Information
Name: INTEGER VITAE
Composer: Frederick F. Flemming (1810)
Meter: 11.11.11.5. Iambic
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: 36 E in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns



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