The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#563

563. The Sun's Last Beam of Light is Gone

1 The sun's last beam of light is gone,
The darksome night comes swiftly on;
O Christ, our Light, upon us shine
Lest we to sin's dark ways incline.

2 We thank Thee that thro'out the day
Thine angles kept all harm away.
Thy grace from care and vexing fear
Hath led us on in safety here.

3 Lord, if 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.

4 Let angels guard our sleeping hours
And drive away all evil pow'rs;
Our soul and body, while we sleep,
In safety, gracious Father, keep.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The sun's last beam of light is gone
• Title: The Sun's Last Beam of Light is Gone
• German Title: Hinunter ist der sonnenschein
• Author: Nikolaus Herman (1560)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91:11-12
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Geistliche Lieder," Wittenberg, 1535