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Glory to thee, my God this night
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Glory to thee, my God this night by Anonymous — 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 Glory to thee, my God this night
This setting of the well-known evening hymn is for SATB choir, sung in English. The music opens with a gentle, flowing quality, suggesting the peace of evening. The homophonic texture allows the words to be heard clearly, as the choir offers a prayer for protection through the night, asking for forgiveness and peace before sleep. The melody rises to express aspirations for a life lived in service to God and a readiness for death, viewing it as a transition to a glorious resurrection. The setting concludes with a prayer for peaceful sleep, free from disturbing dreams or the influence of darkness, and a final offering of praise.
