Evening Hymns.
I.
8,8,8,8
Hinunter ist der Sonnenschein
N. Hermann. 1560.
trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1855
The happy sunshine all is gone, The gloomy night comes swiftly on; But shine Thou still, O Christ our Light, Nor let us lose ourselves in night. | We thank Thee, Father, that this day Thy angels watched around our way, And free from harm and vexing fear, Have led us on in safety here. | Lord, have we angered Thee today, Remember not our sins, we pray, But let Thy mercy o'er them sweep, And give us calm and restful sleep. | Thy angels guard our sleeping hours, And keep afar all evil Powers; And Thou all pain and mischief ward From soul and body, faithful Lord! | |