Peacefully Round Us the Shadows Are Falling

Verse 1

Peacefully round us the shadows are falling, Glad be our praises and trustful our prayer; Hear us, O Lord on Thy providence calling, Lighten our darkness, and banish our care.

Verse 2

Hushed are the sheep-bells afar on the moorland, O’er the still meadows the night breezes sweep, Faint fall the footsteps in city and hamlet, Safely the children are folded in sleep.

Verse 3

Softly may weary ones rest from their duty, Bright be the dreams of the troubled and worn; While through the shade beam the stars in their beauty, Watching the world till the breaking of morn.

Verse 4

Lord of the night, let Thine angels defend us; Sunshine and gloom are alike unto Thee; Lord of the day, let Thy Spirit attend us, Bless us and keep us wherever we be.

Verse 5

Amen.