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Evening Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Evening Hymn by Henry Balfour Gardiner — Lyrics
Te lucis ante terminum,
Rerum Creator, poscimus,
Ut pro tua clementia,
Sis praesul et custodia.
Procul recedant somnia,
Et noctium phantasmata:
Hostemque nostrum comprime,
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About Evening Hymn
As twilight descends, this Latin hymn implores the Creator for protection throughout the night. The text, a traditional prayer, asks that dreams and the 'phantasms of the night' be banished, and that the body be kept from impurity. Gardiner's setting for SATB divisi voices beautifully captures the solemnity of the plea, with rich harmonies and soaring melodic lines. The music enhances the devotional character of the ancient words, making it a fitting choice for sacred services. Its Latin text and devotional nature place it within the tradition of sacred anthems, offering a moment of contemplative peace.
