478. O Christ, who art the Light and Day

1 O Christ, who art the Light and Day,
thou drivest darksome night away!
We know thee as the Light of light,
illuminating mortal sight.

2 All-holy Lord, we pray to thee,
keep us tonight from danger free;
grant us, dear Lord, in thee to rest,
to be our sleep in quiet blest.

3 And while the eyes soft slumber take,
still be the heart to thee awake;
be thy right hand upheld above
thy servants resting in thy love.

4 O strong defender, be thou nigh
to bid the pow'rs of darkness fly;
keep us from sin, and guide for good
thy servants purchased by thy blood.

5 Remember us, dear Lord, we pray
while in this mortal flesh we stay:
'tis thou who dost the soul defend -
be present with us to the end.

6 Blest Three in One and One in Three,
almighty God, we pray to thee
that thou wouldst now vouchsafe to bless
our fast with fruits of righteousness.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Christ, who art the Light and Day
Title: O Christ, who art the Light and Day
Translator: William Copeland, 1804-1885
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Evening; Protection
Source: Latin (6th century)
Notes: Other translators also
Tune Information
Name: CHRISTE QUI LUX
Arranger: Andrew Moore
Meter: LM
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Plainsong mode ii



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