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Father, By Thy Love And Power

Author: Joseph Anstice Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9992 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Father, by Thy love and power Comes again the evening hour; Light has vanished, labors cease, Weary creatures rest in peace; Thou, whose genial dews distill On the lowliest weed that grows Father, guard our couch from ill, Lull Thy children to repose, We to Thee ourselves resign; Let our latest thoughts be Thine. 2 Savior, to Thy Father bear This our feeble evening prayer; Thou hast seen how oft today We, like sheep, have gone astray; Worldly thoughts, and thoughts of pride, Wishes to Thy cross untrue, Secret faults and undescried, Meet Thy spirit-piercing view; Blessèd Savior, yet, through Thee, Grant that we may pardoned be. 3 Holy Spirit, breath of balm Fall on us in evening’s calm; Yet a while, before we sleep, We with Thee will vigils keep; Lead us on our sins to muse, Give us truest penitence; Then the love of God infuse, Breathing humble confidence; Melt our spirits, mold our will, Soften, strengthen, comfort still. 4 Blessèd Trinity, be near, Through the hours of darkness drear; Then, when shrinks the lonely heart, Thou more clearly present art; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Watch o’er our defenseless heads; Let Thy angels’ guardian host Keep all evil from our beds, Till the flood of morning rays Wake us to a song of praise. Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING HOUR