An Evening Song

Verse 1

Thou Sovereign, let my evening song Like holy incense rise; Assist the offerings of my tongue To reach the lofty skies.

Verse 2

Through all the dangers of the day Thy hand was still my guard, And still to drive my wants away Thy mercy stood prepared.

Verse 3

Perpetual blessings from above Encompass me around, But O how few returns of love Hath my Creator found!

Verse 4

What have I done for him that died To save my wretched soul? How are my follies multiplied, Fast as the minutes roll.

Verse 5

Lord, with this guilty heart of mine, To thy dear cross I flee, And to thy grace my soul resign, To be renewed by thee.

Verse 6

Sprinkled afresh with pardoning blood, I lay me down to rest, As in the embraces of my God, Or on my Savior's breast.