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Evening Hymn, Op. 54, No. 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Evening Hymn, Op. 54, No. 6 by Dudley Buck — Lyrics
God, that[who] madest earth and heaven,
darkness and light;
who the day for toil hast given,
for rest the night;
may thine angel guards defend us,
slumber sweet thy mercy send us;
holy dreams and hopes attend us,
all through the night [this livelong night].
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About Evening Hymn, Op. 54, No. 6
Dudley Buck's Evening Hymn, Op. 54, No. 6, is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, sung in English. The music opens with a gentle, flowing texture, the voices weaving together to create a serene atmosphere. The text is a prayer for protection through the night, asking for divine guardianship during sleep and invoking hope for peaceful rest. It then extends this plea to the ultimate rest of death, seeking assurance of God's presence and a glorious eternal awakening. The setting reflects the devotional nature of the words, with moments of quiet supplication and soaring aspiration, making it a fitting choice for evening services or times of reflection.
