Stanford, Charles Villiers: Lighten our darkness

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Lighten our darkness (1918)

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord;
and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Words: Collect for Aid against all Perils, Book of Common Prayer
Music: Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924)