Sunk is the sun’s last beam of light,

And darkness wraps the world in night;

Christ! light us with thy heavenly ray,

Nor let our feet in darkness stray.

Thanks, Lord, that Thou throughout the day

Hast kept all grief and harm away;

That angels tarried round about

Our coming in, and going out.

Whate’er of wrong we’ve done or said,

Let not on us the charge be laid;

That through thy free forgiveness blest,

In peaceful slumber we may rest.

Thy guardian angels round us place,

All evil from our couch to chase;

Both soul and body, while we sleep,

In safety, gracious Father, keep.