97. Where wilt Thou go, since night draws near

1 WHERE wilt Thou go, since night draws near,
O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear?
Lord, make me happy, be my Guest,
And in my heart, O deign to rest.

2 Grant my request, O dearest Friend,
For truly, I Thy best intend;
Thou knowest that Thou ever art
A welcome Guest unto my heart.

3 The day is now far spent and gone,
'Tis toward evening, night comes on;
Then stay with me, Thou heavenly Light,
And do not leave me in this night.

4 Enlighten me that from the way
That leads to heaven, I may not stray,
That I may never be misled,
Though night of sin is round me spread.

5 And when I on my death-bed lie,
Help me, and let me gently die.
O stay! I will not let Thee go!
Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know.

Text Information
First Line: Where wilt Thou go, since night draws near
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1893
Topic: Easter
Notes: A. Crull, Tr.; German: Wo willst du hin, weil's Abend ist - E. C. Homburg, 1681
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