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Die Nacht ist kommen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Die Nacht ist kommen by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
1.
Die Nacht ist kommen,
drin wir ruhen sollen;
Gott walt's zu Frommen
nach sein'm Wohlgefallen,
dass wir uns legen
in sein G'leit und Segen,
sein'n Will'n zu pflegen.
2.
Treibe von uns, Herr,
die unreinen Geister,
halt die Nachtwache,
sei selbst unser Meister,
beschirm Leib und Seel'
unter deinen Flügeln,
send uns dein' Engel.
3.
Lass uns einschlafen
mit guten Gedanken,
fröhlich aufwachen
und von dir nicht wanken.
Lass uns in Züchten
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About Die Nacht ist kommen
This sacred hymn, Die Nacht ist kommen, by Johann Hermann Schein, is set for SATB choir in German. Its text offers a prayer for protection and guidance during the night. The first stanza speaks of resting in God's protection, while the second implores the Lord to drive away evil spirits and keep watch over the singers. The subsequent stanzas continue this theme, praying for good thoughts upon falling asleep and a joyful awakening, and for the care of the sick, imprisoned, and grieving. The hymn concludes by affirming God as the ultimate refuge. Schein's setting would be appropriate for evening devotions or services seeking solace and divine guardianship.
