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The day is gone, – the silent night

Invites me to my peaceful bed;

But, Lord, I know that it is right

To thank Thee, ere I rest my head.

For my good meals and pleasant hours,

That I have had this present day,

Let me exert my infant powers

To praise Thee, nor forget to pray.

Thou art most good. I can’t tell all

That Thou hast ever done for me;

My Shepherd, now on Thee I call,

From dangers still preserve me free.

If I’ve been naughty on this day,

Oh! make me sorry for my fault;

Do Thou forgive, and teach the way

To follow Jesus as I ought.

And now I’ll lay me down to rest,

Myself, – my friends, – all safely keep;

May Thy great name be ever blest,

Both when we wake, and when we sleep.