Hymn: O Christ, who art the Light and Day
- Title: O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day
- First Line: O Christ, who art the Light and Day
- Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary
- Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- Publisher: MorningStar Music Publishers Inc.
- Publication Date: 1996
Author(s)
- Author Name: William J. Copeland
- Born: 1804
- Died: 1885
- Gender: M
Full Text
1 O Christ, who art the Light and Day, Thou drivest night and gloom away; O Light of light, whose Word doth show The light of heav'n to us below. 2 All-holy Lord, in humble prayer, We ask tonight Thy watchful care. O grant us calm repose in Thee, A quiet night, from perils free. 3 Our sleep be pure from sinful stain; Let not the Tempter vantage gain, Or our unguarded flesh surprise And make us guilty in Thine eyes. 4 Asleep though wearied eyes may be, Still keep the heart awake to Thee; Let Thy right hand outstretched above Guard those who serve the Lord they love. 5 Behold, O God, our Shield, and quell The crafts and subtleties of hell; Direct Thy servants in all good, Who Thou hast purchased with Thy blood. 6 O Lord, remember us who bear The burden of the flesh we wear; Thou who dost e'er our souls defend, Be with us even to the end. 7 All praise to God the Father be, All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whom with the Spirit we adore Forever and forevermore.