35 - Evening

1. Christ, mighty Savior,

Light of all creation,

you make the daytime

radiant with the sunlight

and to the night give

glittering adornment,

stars in the heavens.

2. Now comes the day's end

as the sun is setting;

mirror of daybreak,

pledge of resurrection;

while in the heavens

choirs of stars appearing

hallow the nightfall.

3. Therefore we come now

evening rites to offer,

joyfully chanting holy

hymns to praise you,

with all creation

joining hearts and voices

singing your glory.

4. Give heed, we pray you,

to our supplication;

that you may grant us

pardon for offenses,

strength for our weak hearts,

rest for aching bodies,

soothing the weary.

5. Though bodies slumber,

hearts shall keep their vigil,

forever resting in

the peace of Jesus,

in light or darkness

worshiping our Savior

now and forever.

Words: Mozarabic, 10th century; tr. Alan G. McDougall; (1895-1964) rev. Anne K. LeCroy (b. 1950) Music: Mighty Savior, David Hurd (b. 1950)