Sunday, March 17, 2024

compline digital offering

"Round me falls the night," Adam Drese (c. 1620-1701); (for mixed voices; ed. J.E. Stromgren)

Round me falls the night;

Savior be my light;

through the hours in darkness shrouded

Let me see thy face unclouded;

Let thy glory shine in this heart of mine.

Earthly work is done;

Earthly sounds are none;

Rest in sleep and silence seeking,

Let me hear thee softly speaking

In my spirit’s ear, whisper “I am near.”

Blessed heav'nly light

Shining through earth’s night;

Voice, that oft of love has told me;

Arms so strong to clasp and hold me

Thou thy watch will keep, Savior, o’er my sleep.

Featuring members of the St. John's Parish Choir:

Jennifer M. Mulhern, Maggie O'Neill, soprano

Christina DeMaio, Terry McKinney, alto

Edward Hinson, Andrew Sokol, tenor

Joseph Harris, Olin Johannessen, bass

John Stromgren, director

Zuri Wemple, video

Olin Johannessen, technical direction and post-production

Recorded live in Roberts Hall at St. John's Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, NH, on January 31, 2024