306 THE HAKP OF PITCAIRN. 
EVENING HYMN. 
1. 
FATHER, let our supplications 
Find acceptance in thy sight ; 
Free from Satan's foul temptations, 
From the perils of the night 
preserve us, 
Till return of morning light. 
2. 
Jesus, friend of dying sinners, 
Ere we close our eyes in sleep, 
Let the hope that dwells within us 
Prove thou dost thy people keep : 
Gracious Shepherd ! 
From the wolf defend thy sheep. 
3. 
Holy Ghost, be ever near us, 
Make our hearts thy blest abode ; 
Strengthen, purify, and cheer us, 
Raise our waking thoughts to God ; 
With sweet visions 
Gild the hours on sleep bestow'd. 
4. 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 
Us into thy keeping take ; 
Not for our deserts or merit, 
Solely for thy mercy's sake, 
protect us, 
When we sleep and when we wake. 
