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Sleeping and Waking

M. Fraser • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 4:8

Verse 1

I lay me down in peace to sleep, And sweet shall be my rest; And satisfied I shall awake, With Jesus’ likeness blest.

Verse 2

I lay me down in peace to wait Until the dawn of day, And rising I shall then behold All shadows fled away.

Verse 3

Oh, slumber calm! Oh, waking bright! Contented I shall lie, Until the trump of God shall sound, And summon me on high.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 4:8

Reference 2

  • psalms 17:15