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 ill that I this day have done,
That with the world, myself, and Thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
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 judgment day.
O may my soul on Thee repose,
And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close,
Sleep that may me more vigorous make
To serve my God when I awake.
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.
O when shall I, in endless day,
For ever chase dark sleep away,
And hymns divine with angels sing,
All praise to thee, eternal King?
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.
Everyone is referring to this poem as a prayer (and it is) , but notice the title (An Evening Hymn) . It is indeed a hymn, and I have sung at least the last verse of it at my church. The other verses I do not recognize, but the meter and the rhyme are wonderful. It's a great poem.
Every earnest soul would like to recite this prayer in the morning or at bed time. Beautiful prayer read after a long time. Thanks.
Certainly only a devotee could right such piece of godly poetry. Rhythm is superb supplied.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This poetry is like a wonderful prayer to God before going to bed at night! Nice one to read!