Ere I sleep, for every favour

Thomas Jarman’s hymn Ere I sleep, for every favour is a devotional setting for SATB choir. The music unfolds with a gentle, flowing character, the voices often moving in harmonious close-knit textures that support the devotional text. The English lyrics express deep gratitude for God's blessings, a plea for continued divine presence and protection through the night, and a hope for eternal salvation. The composer crafts a sensitive musical expression of these heartfelt sentiments, creating a prayerful atmosphere that seeks comfort and peace before rest and ultimately, eternal rest. The hymn’s structure follows the unfolding of the prayer, from thanksgiving to supplication and final hope.