Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs / Translated by John Kelly - Paul Gerhardt

Whither my thoughts aye to turn take delight.

Awake, my heart! be singing,

Praise to thy Maker bringing,

Of every good the Giver,

Who men protecteth ever.

As shades of night spread over

Earth as a pall did cover,

Then Satan sought to have me,

But God was near to save me.