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Calm be our rest tonight
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Calm be our rest tonight by Arthur Sullivan — Lyrics
Calm be our rest tonight
While earth reposes:
Be ours the realms of light
When this life closes!
Shine through the gloom of night
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About Calm be our rest tonight
The words of this hymn express a prayer for peace during the night and for eternal light when life concludes. Arthur Sullivan's setting for SATB voices offers a devotional atmosphere suitable for sacred occasions. The English text speaks of finding rest in the present and seeking heavenly realms in the hereafter, creating a comforting and reflective mood. This piece, suitable for choir and organ, evokes a sense of spiritual longing and peaceful acceptance.
