"The Sun's Last Beam of Light is Gone" by Nikolaus Herman, 1480-1561 Text From: The Lutheran Hymnal (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1941) 1. The sun's last beam of light is gone, The shades of night come swiftly on; O Christ, our Light, upon us shine Lest we to sin's dark ways incline. 2. We thank Thee that throughout 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 powers; Our soul and body, while we sleep, In safety, gracious Father, keep. _________________________________________________ Notes: Hymn #563 from The Lutheran Hymnal Text: Ps. 91: 11, 12 Author: Nikolaus Herman, 1560 Translated by: composite Titled: "Hinunter ist der Sonnenschein" Tune: "Wo Gott zum Haus" 1st Published in: Geistliche Lieder Town: Wittenberg, 1535 ______________________________________________________________ This text was converted to ascii format for Project Wittenberg by Cindy A. Beesley and is in the public domain. You may freely distribute, copy or print this text. Please direct any comments or suggestions to: Rev. Robert E. Smith Walther Library Concordia Theological Seminary E-mail: robert.smith@mail.ctsfw.edu Surface Mail: 6600 N. Clinton St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 USA Phone: (260) 452-3149 Fax: (260) 452-2126 ______________________________________________________________