Verse 1

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

Verse 2

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 may be.

Verse 3

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.

Verse 4

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.

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

O may I always ready stand With my lamp burning in my hand; May I in sight of heaven rejoice, Whene’er I hear the Bridegroom’s voice.

Verse 7

All praise to thee in light arrayed, Who light Thy dwelling-place hast made; A boundless ocean of bright beams From Thy all-glorious Godhead streams.

Verse 8

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

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