Psalmodia Germanica ‎#179

179. Christ, everlasting Source of Light

I. CHRIST, everlasting Source of Light,
All Things lie naked in thy Sight;
Thou Splendor of thy Father's Face,
Teach us to tread the Paths of Grace.

II. We come t'implore thy sov'rein Might,
To keep thy Flock this instant Night
From all the wiles of th' Enemy,
O Father of Eternity.

III. Remove our sinful Drowsiness;
Shield us, when Satan would oppress;
The feeble Flesh keep chaste and pure,
And let us rest in Thee secure.

IV. And when our Eyes are bound in Sleep,
The Lamp of Faith still burning keep;
And, oh, sustain us while we rest;
And Sin remove, and we are blest.

V. Great Guardian of thy Christian Flock,
Thy Presence be our saving Rock;
Thy Agony and bloody Sweat
Be our Support in ev'ry Strait.

VI. Forget not, Lord, the Pain and Woe
That fast pursue us here below:
The Soul, whou'st ransom'd by thy Blood,
Unite with Thee th' eternal Good.

VII. To God the Father and the Son,
Who wears his Father's brightest Crown,
And to the Spirit of his Grace,
Be highest Majesty and Praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ, everlasting Source of Light
• German Title: Christe der du bist Tag und Licht
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1756
• Topic: Evening Hymn
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Christ, everlasting Source of Light]
• Key: e minor