The New English Hymnal ‎#241

241. Before the ending of the day

1 Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That with thy wonted favour thou
Wouldst be our guard and keeper now.

2 From all ill dreams defend our eyes,
From nightly fears and fantasies;
Tread under foot our ghostly foe,
That no pollution we may know.

3 O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Doth live and reign eternally. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the ending of the day
• Latin Title: Te lucis ante terminum
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening; Office Hymn: Compline

Tune Information

• Name: TE LUCIS ANTE TERMINUM
• Key: b minor
• Source: Moed viii