Patrick's Evening Hymn

Shane Leslie (1915) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 121:3-4

Verse 1

Son of the living God, Set angels by our head, To guard the sleep, the holy rest We take in haloed bed.

Verse 2

Oh, may they there reveal True visions to our sleep, High Prince above the Universe Who dost all myst'ry keep.

Verse 3

Oh, may no fiend, nor ill, Nor dream with terror fraught Come to disturb the swift repose We have so willing sought.

Verse 4

Our vigils sanctify, Our labors holy keep, And all unhindered be our rest, With fair, unbroken sleep.

Scripture References

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