296 THE HARP OF P1TCAIRN. 
EVENING HYMN. 
1. 
EATHEK, let our supplications 
Eind acceptance in thy sight ; 
Eree from Satan's foul temptations, 
Erom the perils of the night, 
Oh, preserve us, 
Till return of morning light. 
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 ! 
Erom 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. 
Eather, Son, and Holy Spirit, 
Us into thy keeping take ; 
Not for our deserts or merit, 
Solely for thy mercy's sake, 
Oh protect us, 
When we sleep, and when we wake. 
