O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day

Verse 1

O Christ, who art the light and day, Thou drivest night and gloom away; O Light of Light, whose Word doth show The light of heav'n to us below.

Verse 2

All-holy Lord, in humble prayer We ask tonight Thy watchful care. O grant us calm repose in Thee, A quiet night, from perils free.

Verse 3

Our sleep be pure from sinful stain; Let not the tempter vantage gain Or our unguarded flesh surprise And make us guilty in Thine eyes.

Verse 4

Asleep though wearied eyes may be, Still keep the heart awake to Thee; Let Thy right hand outstretched above Guard those who serve the Lord they love. A-men.

Verse 5

Behold, O God, our shield, and quell The crafts and subtleties of hell; Direct Thy servants in all good, Who Thou hast purchased with Thy blood.

Verse 6

O Lord, remember us who bear The burden of the flesh we wear; Thou who dost e'er our souls defend, Be with us even to the end.

Verse 7

All praise to God the Father be, All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whom with the Spirit we adore Forever and forevermore. Amen.