NIGHT PRAYER: Saturday 3/2

Something in the setting sun
turns my heart to musing on times past,
returning to remember, lest I forget,
times of sorrow, times of joy...

Something at the end of day
finds me rummaging through memories,
sorting out the best ones,
like sifting through an attic's treasures...

Something now this evening, Lord,
stirs my grateful heart with souvenirs
of long-ago-but-not-forgotten joy, 
of peace embedded deep within my soul...

Something at this eventide
comforts and consoles, reminding me,
in good times and in bad,
you've always been my best, beloved friend...

Something here at twilight, Lord,
renews my faith and hope in you,
and kindles in my heart of hearts
the fire of your love...

Something in the setting sun
now turns my heart to you, Lord, 
with soulful, happy memories, dreams
to keep me safe in sleep tonight...

Protect me, Lord, as evening comes

    and watch over me when I fall asleep

that awake, I might keep watch for you

    and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen. 

This is a beautiful arrangement of an old hymn, perfect for this evening's prayer...

 

Abide with me, 'tis eventide 

   lyrics by M. Lowrie Hofford

Tune: WELCOME GUEST

 

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Abide with me; 'tis eventide.

The day is past and gone;

The shadows of the evening fall;
The night is coming on.
Within my heart a welcome guest,
Within my home abide.

O Savior, stay this night with me;
Behold, 'tis eventide.
O Savior, stay this night with me;
Behold, 'tis eventide.

Abide with me; 'tis eventide.
Thy walk today with me
Has made my heart within me burn,
As I communed with thee.
Thy earnest words have filled my soul
And kept me near thy side.

Abide with me; 'tis eventide,
And lone will be the night
If I cannot commune with thee
Nor find in thee my light.
The darkness of the world, I fear,
Would in my home abide.

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