Now God Be with Us

Verse 1

Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing; the light and darkness are of your disposing, and 'neath your shadow here to rest we yield us, for you will shield us.

Verse 2

Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us; till morning's dawning, watch, Protector, o'er us; in soul and body from all harm defend us; your angels send us.

Verse 3

Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us; our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us, serving you only, and in all our doing your praise pursuing.

Verse 4

We have no refuge; none on earth to aid us save you, Creator, who your own have made us; but your dear presence will not leave them lonely who seek you only.

Verse 5

Your holy name be praised, your kingdom given, your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven; keep us in life, forgive our sins, and from ill deliver us now and ever.