need lyrics to an old fishermans hymn usually sung by children at school - WHEN LAMPS ARE LIGHTED

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:49 pm

I am from an old fishing community and way back in the 60s at schhol we used to often sing a hymn in assembly which might be called WHEN LAMPS ARE LIGHTED IN THE TOWN.
I cant find any trace of this hymn but it was from a book so someone must know it

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:52 am

Now need to remember the tune!
1.
When lamps are lighted in the town,
The boats sail out to sea;
The fishers watch when night comes down,
They work for you and me.

2.
When little children go to rest,
Before they sleep, they pray
That God will bless the fishermen
And bring them back at day.

3.
The boats come in at early dawn,
When children wake in bed;
Upon the beach the boats are drawn,
And all the nets are spread.

4.
God hath watched o'er the fishermen
Far on the deep dark sea,
And brought them safely home again,
Where they are glad to be.

songinmyheart · Post by **songinmyheart** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:13 am

Found lovely comments on this topic starting in the 2007 Forum
http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics ... pic&t=2601
I am always impressed by the Blessings that come from songs