Round me falls the night

General information

Lyricist is William Romanis.

Settings by composers

• Johann Sebastian Bach SATB (vv. 1-2,4)
• Kathryn Rose SATB (vv. 1-2,4)
• Samuel Sebastian Wesley SATB

Text and translations

English text

1  Round me falls the night; Saviour, be my Light:
Through the hours in darkness shrouded
Let me see Thy face unclouded;
Let Thy glory shine in this heart of mine.

2  Earthly work is done, earthly sounds are none;
Rest in sleep and silence seeking,
Let me hear Thee softly speaking;
In my spirit’s ear whisper “I am near.”

3  Darkened now each ray o’er the traveller’s way;
Let me know that Thou hast found me,
Let me feel Thine arms around me,
Sure from every ill Thou wilt guard me still.

4  Blessèd heavenly Light, shining through earth’s night;
Voice, that oft of love hast told me;
Arms, so strong to clasp and hold me;
Thou Thy watch wilt keep, Saviour, o’er my sleep.