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Glory to thee, my God, this night
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Glory to thee, my God, this night by Thomas Tallis — Lyrics
Glory to thee, my God, this night
for all the blessings of the light;
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thy own almighty wings.
Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done,
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
Teach me to live, that I may dread
the grave as little as my bed;
teach me to die, that so I may
rise glorious at the aweful day.
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About Glory to thee, my God, this night
Thomas Tallis's SATB setting of this devotional hymn offers a rich harmonic language perfectly suited to its sacred English text. The polyphony unfolds with a smooth, flowing character, drawing the listener into contemplation. The composer skilfully shapes the music to reflect the prayer's journey through the night: from the initial plea for protection and forgiveness to the desire for peace and strength to serve God upon waking. The setting concludes with a powerful affirmation of faith and praise, embodying a profound sense of spiritual security and hope.
