Now the Light Has Gone Away

Frances R. Havergal (1871) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 3:5

Verse 1

Now the light has gone away; Father, listen while I pray, asking you to watch and keep and to send me quiet sleep.

Verse 2

Jesus, Savior, wash away all that I've done wrong today. Make me ever more like you, good and gentle, kind and true.

Verse 3

Let my near and dear ones be safe with you eternally. O bring me and all I love to your happy home above.

Verse 4

Now my evening praise I give; you once died that I might live. All your precious gifts are free— oh, how good you are to me!

Verse 5

Ah, my best and kindest Friend, you will love me to the end. Let me love you more and more, always better than before.

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