An Evening Psalm

Verse 1

Lord! thou wilt hear me when I pray; I am forever thine; I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin.

Verse 2

And while I rest my weary head, From cares and business free; 'Tis sweet conversing on my bed, With my own heart and thee.

Verse 3

I pay this ev'ning sacrifice; And, when my work is done, Great God, my faith and hope relies Upon thy grace alone.

Verse 4

Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, I'll give mine eyes to sleep; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep!