567. To You, before the Close of Day

1 To you, before the close of day,
Creator of the world, we pray.
Your grace and peace to us allow
and be our guard and keeper now.

2 Save us from troubled, restless sleep,
from all ill dreams your children keep;
so calm our minds that fears may cease
and rested bodies wake in peace.

3 A healthy life we ask of you,
the fire of love in us renew,
and when the dawn new light will bring,
your praise and glory we shall sing.

4 Creator, this we ask be done
through Jesus Christ, your only Son,
whom with the Spirit we adore,
with you, one God forevermore.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: To you before the close of day
Title: To You, before the Close of Day
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
Meter: L M
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Evening
Source: Compline office hymn, c. 6th cent.
Tune Information
Name: JAM LUCIS
Meter: L M
Key: G Major
Source: Plainsong mode VI



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