The Hymnal ‎#48

48. O Saviour, bless us ere we go

O Savior, bless us ere we go;
Thy word into our minds instill,
And make our lukewarm hearts to glow
With lowly love and fervent will.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

The day is gone, its hours have run;
And thou hast taken count of all,
The scanty triumphs grace hath won,
The broken vow, the frequent fall.
Through life's long day and death's dark night
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways
True absolution and release;
And bless us, more than in past days,
With purity and inward peace.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

For all we love, the poor, the sad,
The sinful, unto thee we call;
O let thy mercy make us glad;
Thou art our Savior and our all.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

O Savior, bless us; night is come;
Through night and darkness near us be;
Good angels watch about our home,
And we are one day nearer thee.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Saviour, bless us ere we go
• Author: Frederick William Faber (1849)
• Meter: Six 8s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: The Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MATTHIAS
• Composer: William H. Monk (1861)
• Meter: Six 8s
• Incipit: 32143 23532 12534
• Key: F Major