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Sink not yet, my soul, to slumber

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #31 (1918) Meter: 8.7 Lyrics: 1 Sink not yet, my soul, to slumber, Wake, my heart, go forth and tell, All the mercies without number That this by-gone day befell: Tell how God hath kept afar, All things that against me war, Hath upheld me and defended, And His grace my soul befriended. 2 Father, merciful and holy, Thee to-night I praise and bless, Who to labor true and lowly, Grantest ever meet success; Many a sin and many a woe, Many a fierce and subtle foe Hast Thou checked that once alarmed me, So that naught today has harmed me. 3 Yes, our wisdom vainly ponders, Fathoms not Thy loving thought. Never tongue can tell the wonders That Thy hand for me hath wrought; Thou hast guided me today, That no ill hath crossed my way; There is neither bound nor measure In Thy love's o'erflowing treasure. 4 Now the light that nature gladdens, And the pomp of day is gone, And my heart is tired and saddens, As the gloomy night comes on; Ah, then with Thy changeless light Warm and cheer my heart to-night; As the shadows round me gather, Keep me close to Thee, my Father. 5 Of Thy grace, I pray Thee, pardon All my sins, and heal their smart; Sore and heavy is their burden, Sharp their sting within my heart; And my Foe lays many a snare But to tempt me to despair; Thou alone canst help me, Savior, Punish not my ill behavior. 6 Though I have from Thee departed, Now I seek Thy face again, For Thy Son, the loving-hearted, Made our peace through bitter pain. Yes, far greater than our sin, Though it still be strong within, Is Thy love that fails us never, Mercy that endures forever. 7 Brightness of th'eternal city! Light of every faithful soul! Safe beneath Thy sheltering pity Let the tempests past me roll; Now it darkens far and near, Still, my God, still be Thou here; Thou canst comfort, and Thou only, When the night is long and lonely. 8 From the power of darkness save me, And from Satan's hellish snares, Who endeavors to enslave me, And assails me unawares; Let me never lose the sight Of Thy good and gracious light; Thou canst fill my heart with gladness, That it feel no pain in sadness. 9 Though my weary eyes are closing, And my senses fall asleep, Still my soul, on Thee reposing, Ever must its vigils keep. Let my spirit longingly Always dream, my God, of Thee, Firmly unto Thee e'er cleaving, E'en in sleep Thy grace receiving. 10 Lord, the twilight now hath vanished, Send Thy blessing on my sleep, Every sin and terror banished, Let my rest be calm and deep. Soul and body, mind and health, Wife and children, house and wealth, Friend and foe, the sick, the stranger, Keep Thou safe from harm and danger. 11 O Thou mighty God, now hearken To the prayer Thy child hath made; Jesus, while the night-hours darken, Be Thou still my Hope, my aid; Holy Ghost, on Thee I call, Friend and Comforter of all, Hear my earnest prayer, O hear me! Lord, Thou hearest, Thou art near me. Topics: Evening Languages: English

The happy sunshine all now is gone

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #32 (1918) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The happy sunshine now is gone, The gloomy night comes swiftly on; But shine Thou still, O Christ, our Light, Nor let us lose ourselves in night. 2 We thank Thee that throughout the day Thy angels watched around our way, And free from harm and vexing fear Have led us on is safety here. 3 Whate'er of wrong we've done or said, Let not the charge on us be laid; That, through Thy free forgiveness blest, In peaceful slumber we may rest. 4 Thy guardian angels round us place, All evil from our couch to chase; Our soul and body, while we sleep, In safety, gracious Father, keep. Topics: Evening Languages: English

Now rest beneath night's shadows

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #33 (1918) Meter: 7.7 Lyrics: 1 Now rest beneath night's shadows, Man, beast, town, woods and meadows, The world in slumber lies; But thou, my heart, awake thee, To prayer and song betake thee, Let praise to thy Creator rise. 2 O sun, where art thou vanished? The night Thy reign hath banished, The foe of day, the night. Farewell, for now appeareth Another Sun and cheereth My heart--'tis Jesus Christ, my Light! 3 The last faint beam is going, The golden stars are glowing In yonder dark-blue deep; Such is the glory given, When called of God to heaven, On earth no more we pine and weep. 4 To rest my body hasteth, Aside its garments casteth, Types of mortality; These I put off and ponder How Christ shall give me yonder A robe of glorious majesty. 5 Head, hands, and feet reposing Are glad the day is closing, That work came to an end; Cheer up my heart, with gladness! For God from all earth's sadness And from sin's toil relief will send. 6 Ye weary limbs! now rest you, For toil hath sore oppressed you, And quiet sleep ye crave; A sleep shall once o'ertake you From which no man can wake you, In your last narrow bed--the grave. 7 My heavy eyes are closing: When I lie deep reposing, Soul, body, where are ye? To helpless sleep I yield them, O let Thy mercy shield them, Thou sleepless Eye, their Guardian be! 8 Lord Jesus, who dost love me, O spread Thy wings above me, And shield me from alarm! Though Satan would devour me; Let angel-guards sing o'er me: "This child of God shall meet no harm!" 9 My loved ones, rest securely, From every peril surely Our God will guard your heads. May He sweet slumbers send you, And bid His hosts attend you, And, golden-armed, watch o'er your beds! Topics: Evening Languages: English

Christ, everlasting Source of light

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #34 (1918) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Christ, everlasting Source of light, All things are open to Thy sight; Thou Splendor of Thy Father's face, Show us the path of truth and grace. 2 We now implore Thy sovereign might To keep us, Lord, the coming night; Preserve us, Lord, from all distress; O God, Thy mercy we address. 3 Remove our sinful drowsiness; Let Satan not our soul oppress; Our feeble flesh keep chaste and pure, And let us rest in Thee secure. 4 And when our eyes are bound in sleep, The lamp of faith still burning keep; Thy hand sustain us, while we rest; Remove our sin, and we are blest. 5 Great Guardian of thy Christian flock, Thy presence be our saving rock; Thine agony and holy blood Be always our support, O God! 6 Remember, Lord, the woes and pains Which here our body hold in chains; Our soul, which Thou hast ransomed, Lord, O comfort with Thy holy Word. 7 To God the Father, and the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One, Be glory, praise, and majesty Now, ever, and eternally. Topics: Evening Languages: English

Before Thy throne I now appear

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #35 (1918) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Before Thy throne I now appear, O Lord, bow down Thy gracious ear To me, and cast not from Thy face Thy sinful child that sues for grace. 2 Thou Father of eternity, Thine image hast impressed on me; In Thee I am, and live, and move, Nor can exist without Thy love. 3 Oft hast Thou snatched me from distress, And raised me oft when comfortless, When but a step, nay, one hair's breadth, Was 'twixt my tottering life and death. 4 My sense and reason come from Thee, And sustenance Thou givest me; A faithful friend Thou dost bestow, To prove his love in weal and woe. 5 Thou hast redeemed me, Son of God, Hast shed for me Thy precious blood, The Law for my sake hast fulfilled, And thus Thy Father's wrath hast stilled. 6 When sin and Satan witness bear Against me, that I must despair, As Mediator Thou stepst in, And sav'st me from the curse of sin. 7 Thou art my Advocate for aye, My Savior, Comfort, and my Stay! Thine all-sufficient merit is On earth, my peace; in heaven, my bliss. 8 God, Holy Spirit, Power divine! Thou workest in this heart of mine; Naught can be counted good in me, But what proceeds alone from Thee. 9 Through Thee, I now my God adore, And call Him Father evermore; Through Thee, His Word and Sacrament I love and hold, tell life is spent. 10 Through Thee, I'm in temptation free From fear and sad despondency; Through Thee, I'm quickened oft to taste The sweets of Thine eternal rest. 11 I, therefore, now give thanks to Thee With heart and tongue most joyfully For all Thy mercies, Lord, my God, Which on my soul Thou hast bestowed. 12 Beseeching Thine almighty grace To aid me, till I've run my race; Soul, body, honor, house, and friend, To Thy protection I commend. 13 Give me a heart that is sincere, To love Thy truth, and persevere In real Christian piety, And shun all foul hypocrisy. 14 My sins and trespasses forgive; Have patience with me, while I live; O give me faith and charity, And let my hope rest but in Thee. 15 Grant that in peace I close mine eyes, But, on the last day, bid me rise, And let me see Thy face fore'er-- Amen, Amen, Lord, hear my prayer! Topics: Evening Languages: English

Glory to Thee, my God, this night

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #36 (1918) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Glory to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings! 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may With joy behold the judgment-day. 4 O may my soul in Thee repose, And may sweet sleep my eyelids close! Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. Topics: Evening Languages: English

Savior, breathe an evening blessing

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #37 (1918) Meter: 8.7 Lyrics: 1 Savior, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing; Thou canst save, and Thou canst heal. 2 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from Thee surround us; We are safe, if Thou art nigh. 3 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee; Thou art He who, never weary, Watches where Thy people be. 4 Should swift death this night o’ertake us, And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heav'n awake us, Clad in light and deathless bloom. Topics: Evening Languages: English

Now God be with us, for the night is closing

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #38 (1918) Meter: 11.11 Lyrics: 1 Now God be with us, for the night is closing; The light and darkness are of His disposing, And ’neath His shadow here to rest we yield us, For He will shield us. 2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us; Till morning cometh, watch, O Master, o’er us; In soul and body Thou from harm defend us, Thine angels send us. 3 Let pious thoughts be ours when sleep o’ertakes us, Our earliest thoughts be Thine when morning wakes us; All day serve Thee, in all that we are doing Thy praise pursuing. 4 Through Thy Beloved soothe the sick and weeping, And bid the captive lose his griefs in sleeping; Widows and orphans, we to Thee commend them, Do Thou befriend them. 5 We have no refuge, none on earth to aid us, Save Thee, O Father, who Thine own hast made us: But Thy dear presence will not leave them lonely Who seek Thee only. 6 Father, Thy name be praised, Thy kingdom given, Thy will be done on earth as ’tis in heaven, Give daily bread, forgive our sins, deliver Us now and ever. Topics: Evening Languages: English

Thus far the Lord has led me on

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #39 (1918) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Thus far the Lord hath led me on, Thus far His power prolongs my days; And every evening shall make known Some fresh memorial of His grace. 2 Much of my time has run to waste, And I, perhaps, am near my home; But He forgives my follies past, And gives me strength for days to come. 3 I lay my body down to sleep; Peace is the pillow for my head; His ever-watchful eye will keep Its constant guard around my bed. 4 Faith in Thy name forbids my fear; O may Thy presence ne’er depart! And in the morning may I bear Thy loving-kindness on my heart! Topics: Evening Languages: English

Abide with me! fast falls the eventide

Hymnal: ELHL1918 #40 (1918) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Abide with me! fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me! 3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 4 Come not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea; O Friend of sinners, thus abide with me! 5 Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee: On to the close, O Lord, abide with me! 6 I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but Thy grace can foil the Tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 7 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 8 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Topics: Evening Languages: English