An Evening Prayer

An Evening Prayer

Now, now that the sun hath veil'd his light
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my soul repose?
Dear, dear God, even in Thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Hallelujah!

Dr. William Fuller, Lord-Bishop of Lincoln (1608-1675)
Set to music by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Performance by Chanticleer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-vcfP-lCfg