Author: Rev. George R. Woodward; Rev. Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Hymnal: The Hymnal #505 (1950) Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Hymnal Title: The Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Now woods and fields are sleeping,
And darkness fast is creeping
O'er meadow, hearth, and hall;
But thou, my soul, ere slumber,
For blessings passing number
Exalt the Giver of them all.
2 You also, O my dearest,
My friends and kindred nearest,
God rest you safe from harm!
His angel hosts attend you,
Their golden shields defend you
From nightly danger and alarm.
Amen. Topics: Evening hymns; God Love and Fatherhood, His; God Presence, His Abiding; Gratitude; Nature Services; Orisons; Praise Tune Title: NUN RUHEN ALLE WÄLDER (INNSBRUCK)
Now woods and fields are sleeping