Evening: Angelic Guardianship

Verse 1

All praise to Him who dwells in bliss, Who made both day and night; Whose throne is darkness, in th'abyss, Of uncreated light.

Verse 2

Each thought and deed His piercing eyes With strictest search survey; The deepest shades no more disguise Than the full blaze of day.

Verse 3

Whom Thou dost guard, O King of kings, No evil shall molest: Under the shadow of Thy wings, Shall they securely rest.

Verse 4

Thy angels shall around their beds Their constant stations keep: Thy faith and truth shall shield their heads, For Thou dost never sleep.

Verse 5

May we, with calm and sweet repose And heavenly thoughts refreshed, Our eyelids with the morn's unclose, And bless the Ever-bless'd.

Verse 6

Amen.