Now Rest Beneath Night’s Shadow

Now rest beneath night’s shadow

The woodland, field, and meadow;

The world in slumber lies.

But you, my heart, awaking

And prayer and music making,

Let praise to your Creator rise.

Lord Jesus, who dost love me,

Oh, spread Thy wings above me

And shield me from alarm!

Though evil would assail me,

Thy mercy will not fail me:

I rest in Thy protecting arm.

My loved ones, rest securely,

For God this night will surely

From peril guard your heads.

Sweet slumbers may He send you

And bid His hosts attend you

And through the night watch o’er your beds.