Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#210

210. Glory to Thee, my God, this night

1 Glory to Thee, my God, this night,
For all the blessings of the light;
Keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
Beneath Thine own almighty wings!

2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son,
The ill that I this day have done;
That, with the world, myself, and Thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread
The grave as little as my bed;
Teach me to die, that so I may
Rise glorious at the awful day.

4 O may my soul on Thee repose!
And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close;
Sleep that shall me more vigorous make,
To serve my God when I awake.

5 When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
No powers of darkness me molest.

6 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to Thee, my God, this night
• Author: Bp. T. Ken, 1637-1711
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Forgiveness: Prayer for; Evening: Hymns; Sleep, natural

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS' CANON
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1520-1585
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major or modal