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Text:Great God in heav'n, who by my bed
Author:Anon.

29. Great God in heav'n, who by my bed

1 Great God in heav'n, who by my bed
Thy faithful watch didst keep;
And night's best blessings o'er me shed,
Sweet rest and balmy sleep.

2 I thank Thee, Lord and Father mild,
And all thine angels, too;
And pray Thee still to help Thy child,
Thy holy will to do.

Text Information
First Line: Great God in heav'n, who by my bed
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: Morning
Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune: DU LIEBER GOTT IN HIMMEL DU
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