Father the Watches of the Night are O’er SONG 24—Orlando Gibbons Father the Watches of the Night are O’er 1 Father, the watches of the night are o’er; To light and life the soul has risen once more; Blessed be Thou, who, through the helpless hours, Hast kept in deepest peace her slumbering powers. 2 Father, the watches of the day are here; More than from those of night have we to fear; By rude cares troubled, by temptations pressed, Through the day watches, Father, give us rest! Amen