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Evening Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Evening Hymn by Benjamin Jacob — Lyrics
Glory to thee, my God, this night
for all the blessings of the light;
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thy own almighty wings.
Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done,
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
Teach me to live, that I may dread
the grave as little as my bed;
teach me to die, that so I may
rise glorious at the aweful day.
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About Evening Hymn
Benjamin Jacob’s Evening Hymn offers a devotional setting of a well-loved text. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic colour, supporting the lyrical flow of the melody. The composer uses the voices to create a sense of comforting reflection, with phrases often passed between parts to create a gentle interplay. The music perfectly captures the humble yet hopeful spirit of the words, which ask for forgiveness, guidance, and peace throughout the night, leading to a renewed service of God upon waking. It is a reflective setting, ideal for moments of quiet contemplation or the conclusion of a service.
