Since now the day hath reached its close

Verse 1

Now that the day hath reached its close, The sun doth shine no more, In sleep the toil-worn find repose And all who wept before.

Verse 2

But Thou, my God, dost never sleep, For Thou Thyself art Light; No darkness, howsoever deep, Can dim Thy perfect sight.

Verse 3

Therefore, O Lord, remember me Thro'-out the gloom of night. Protect Thou me most graciously And shield me with Thy might.

Verse 4

Keep Satan's fury far from me By many an angel arm; Then shall I be from worry free And safe from every harm.

Verse 5

I know the evil I have done Doth cry aloud to Thee; But yet in mercy Thy dear Son Hath full atoned for me.

Verse 6

In Him accepted I shall be When suppliant at Thy feet. He is my Surety and my Plea Before Thy judgment seat.

Verse 7

And so I close my weary eyes, Sweet peace within my breast. Why toss about in fears or sighs? God watches while I rest.

Verse 8

Should this night prove the last for me In this sad vale of cares, Then lead me, Lord, to dwell with Thee And all Thy chosen heirs.

Verse 9

And thus I live and die to Thee, Strong Lord of hosts indeed. In life, in death, deliver me From every fear and need. Amen.