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