TUNE—Evensong. No. 206, Bristol Tune Book.
THROUGH the day, blest Lord and Saviour,
With its joy and pain and care,
Thou hast borne our every burden,
Heard our every whispered prayer;
Blessed above all thought are we,
Thus to have a Friend like Thee.
Through the day Thine eye upon us,
Marked the pitfall and the snare,
Gave our stumbling footsteps guidance,
Showed us how to walk and where;
Heartfelt thanks we render Thee;
With us still forever be.
Though the darkness closes round us,
Shutting out all else but Thee,
Light is ours, for God’s own glory
Beaming from Thy face we see.
Morning Star, Thy rays so bright
Shine with hope athwart our night.
Slumber, Lord, Thou never knowest,
Trust we then our souls to Thee;
Put to sleep by Thee, Lord Jesus,
Let Thy peace upon us be.
Ever Thou our souls hast blessed;
Bless us now in taking rest.