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My Father, For Another Night

H. W. Baker (1875) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Verse 1

My Father, for another night of quiet sleep and rest, for all the joy of morning light, thy holy name be blest.

Verse 2

Now with the new-born day I give myself anew to thee, that as thou willest I may live, and what thou willest be.

Verse 3

Whate'er I do, things great or small, whate'er I speak or frame, thy glory may I seek in all, do all in Jesus' name.

Verse 4

My Father, for his sake, I pray, thy child accept and bless; and lead me by thy grace today in paths of righteousness.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 1:3

Reference 2

  • psalms 4:8

Reference 3

  • psalms 5:1

Reference 4

  • psalms 23:3

Reference 5

  • 1-corinthians 10:31

Reference 6

  • colossians 3:17-18

Reference 7

  • hebrews 13:21