This night, O Lord, we bless Thee

Verse 1

This night, O Lord, we bless Thee For Thy protecting care, And ere we rest, address Thee In lowly, fervent prayer: From evil and temptation Defend us through the night, And round our habitation Be Thou a wall of light.

Verse 2

On Thee our whole reliance From day to day we cast, To Thee with firm affiance, Would cleave from first to last; To Thee, through Jesus' merit, For needful grace we come, And trust that Thy good Spirit Will guide us safely home.

Verse 3

What may be on the morrow Our foresight cannot see; But be it joy or sorrow, We know it comes from Thee. And nothing can take from us, Where'er our steps may move, The staff of Thy sure promise, The shield of Thy true love.