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662. Lord, keep us safe this night

Lord, keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep,
Till morning light appears.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, keep us safe this night
Author: John Leland, 1754-1841
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Doxologies, Ancient Hymns, and Canticles; Vesper Hymns
Tune Information
Name: VESPER
Arranger: Beethoven, 1770-1827
Meter: S.M.
Key: G Major or modal



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