Evening Hymn

I struggled for a little with what to write tonight.  Today was exhausting, and my brain is fried.

So, I leave you with this:

"Be sure to sing the Morning and Evening Hymn in your chamber devoutly, remembering the psalmist, upon happy experience, assures you that it is a good thing to tell of the loving-kindness of the Lord early in the morning and of his truth in the night season."  Thomas Ken



Glory to thee, my God, this night
For all the blessings of the light;
Keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
Beneath they own almighty wings.

Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
The ill that I this day have done,
That with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace my be.

Teach me to live, that I may dread
The grave as little as my bed;
Teach me to die, that so I may
Rise glorious at the aweful day.

O may my soul on thee repose,
And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close,
Sleep that may me more vigorous make
To serve my God when I awake.

When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
No powers of darkness me molest.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below,
Praise Him above, angelic host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

- Thomas Ken