Father, in high heaven dwelling, May our evening song be telling Of Thy mercy large and free : Through the day Thy love has fed us, Through the day Thy care has led us, With divinest charity. 2 This day's sins, oh pardon, Saviour, Evil thoughts, perverse behaviour, Envy, pride, and vanity : From the world, the flesh, deliverââ¬â Save us now, and save us ever, O Thou Lamb of Calvary !
3. From enticements of the devil, From the might of spirits evil, Be our shield and panoply : Let Thy power this night defend us, And a heavenly peace attend us, And angelic company.
4. Whilst the night-dews are distilling, Holy Ghost, each heart be filling With Thine own serenity : Softly let the eyes be closing, Loving souls on Thee reposing, Ever blessed Trinity !