Verse 1

LORD, when we have not any light, And mothers are asleep; Then through the stillness of the night, Thy little children keep.

Verse 2

When shadows haunt the quiet room, Help us to understand That Thou art with us through the gloom, To hold us by the hand.

Verse 3

And though we do not always see The holy angels near, O may we trust ourselves to Thee, Nor have one foolish fear.

Verse 4

So in the morning may we wake, When wakes the kindly sun, More loving for our Father’s sake To each unloving one.

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