Lord of my life! O may thy praise

Employ my noblest powers,

Whose goodness lengthens out my days

And fills the circling hours.

2 While many spent the night in sighs,

And restless pains and woes,

In gentle sleep I closed my eyes,

And undisturbed repose.

3 O let the same Almighty care

My waking hours attend;

From every danger, every snare,

My heedless steps defend.

4 Smile on my minutes as they roll,

And guide my future days;

And let thy goodness fill my soul

With gratitude and praise.