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An Evening Prayer

3/10/2014

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We sang this little gem last night as we closed our evening service. It is a delightful prayer, appropriate as you are just heading off to bed. Notice it closes with the doxology, which also provides a familiar tune to which to sing it. Words are by Thomas Ken, ~1674. This version is taken from the Trinity Hymnal.* You'll find praise for the blessings of this day; seeking forgiveness for the sins of this day; a prayer for sweet rest and sweet thoughts and protection whether we can sleep or not; anticipation of eternity; and of course the doxology.  Enjoy, and make it your prayer!  (And by the way, supernal can mean heavenly or celestial.)
All praise 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.

Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
The ills that I this day have done;
That with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

O may my soul on thee repose,
And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close;
Sleep that may me more vig'rous make
To serve my God when I awake.

When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heav'nly thoughts supply;
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
No pow'rs of darkness me molest.

O when shall I in endless day
For ever chase dark sleep away,
And hymns with the supernal choir
Incessant sing, and never tire!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav'nly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
*I got the text for this from a helpful online resource for the Trinity Hymnal.
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Marianne Kopp
7/22/2016 10:22:36 am

I lie in a hospital bed with severe asthma & wont be at my church on Sunday. This prayer helped me to bring back into perspective who my real Healer is and redirect and focus on Him who is always with us. Thank you Father God, Holy Son & eternal Counsellor

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Aaron Hoak link
7/26/2016 11:57:28 am

I am sorry to hear of your suffering, but thankful to hear of your dependence on a faithful God. May He bless and keep you!

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Lance I link
6/16/2022 01:25:41 am

Loveed reading this thanks

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