Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#46

46. Author of the Whole Creation

1 Author of the whole creation,
Light of light, eternal Word,
Soul and body’s preservation
I commit to Thee, O Lord.
My Redeemer, dwell in me;
Let me sleep and wake with Thee,
And receive Thy benediction
Both in joy and in affliction.

2 Ere I close my eyes in slumber,
While to rest I lay me down,
Let my grateful heart remember
All the mercies Thou hast shown;
Fill my soul with sacred love;
Let me dream of things above;
And bestow on me the favor
Of Thy presence, gracious Savior.

3 Pardon, Jesus, each transgression,
Whether open or unknown,
Thus removing that oppression
Under which I else should groan;
I confess the guilt of sin,
But Thy blood can make me clean;
Hear, O Lord, my supplication;
Grant me joy and consolation.

Text Information

• First Line: Author of the whole creation
• Title: Author of the Whole Creation
• Translator: J. C. Jacobi, 1670-1750 (1722, a.)
• Author: Johann Rist, 1607-1667 (1642)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: Public Worship: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: COBLENTZ
• Key: G Major
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1551; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784

Tune Information:

(165, A)