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SONG 26. An Evening Song.

I

And now another day is gone,
I'll sing my Maker's praise;
My comforts ev'ry hour make known
His providence and grace.

II

But how my childhood runs to waste!
My sins, how great their sum!
Lord, give me pardon for the past,
And strength for days to come.

III

I lay my body down to sleep,
Let angels guard my head;
And through the hours of darkness keep
Their watch around my bed.

IV

With cheerful heart I close my eyes,
Since thou wilt not remove;
And in the morning let me rise
Rejoicing in thy love.