Evening Hymn - Justus Drudge

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Evening Hymn
Music: Justus Drudge
Lyrics: E. M. Bohne
Cantate Domino Ensemble
www.cantatedomino.net

Lyrics:
Weary and worn, I long for rest—
Close Thou my eyes in sleep;
O let me lie up­on Thy breast,
My rest in Thee com­plete!

Give me that in­ner con­scious­ness
Of Thine ex­ceed­ing peace,
And from all sor­row, grief and pain
Shall come a sweet re­lease.

Then in the morn­ing gird anew
My soul with strength di­vine;
The word of Thy sal­va­tion be
Assurance I am Thine!

Choose Thou the path in life for me,
And lead me by Thy hand;
May ev­ery im­pulse of my soul
Respond to Thy com­mand.

The Historic Faith · Hymn Companion

Evening Hymn

Words by E. M. BohneMusic by Justus Drudge

Weary and worn, I long for rest—
Close Thou my eyes in sleep;
O let me lie upon Thy breast,
My rest in Thee complete!

Give me that inner consciousness
Of Thine exceeding peace,
And from all sorrow, grief and pain
Shall come a sweet release.

Then in the morning gird anew
My soul with strength divine;
The word of Thy salvation be
Assurance I am Thine!

Choose Thou the path in life for me,
And lead me by Thy hand;
May every impulse of my soul
Respond to Thy command.

Story Behind the Song

This obscure evening prayer hymn is credited with words by E. M. Bohne and music by Justus Drudge. The text is a devotional prayer for rest in Christ through the night and renewed strength, assurance, and obedience in the morning. Little publication history or biographical context for the hymn is readily documented in standard hymn references.

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The Cyber Hymnal