Glory to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light: Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. | O may my soul on Thee repose, And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close; Sleep that shall me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. |
Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done; That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. | When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. |
Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the awful day. | Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. |
Thomas Ken, 1692
The performances I've found on YouTube leave out the fifth verse, "When in the night I sleepless lie..." I like that verse.
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