Six 8's [175]St. Matthias: William Henry Monk, 1861 Frederick William Faber, 1849 O Savior, bless us ere we go; Thy word into our minds instill, And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our light. The day is gone, its hours have run; And thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Through life's long day and death's dark night O gentle Jesus, be our light. Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release; And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our light. For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto thee we call; O let thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Savior and our all. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our light. O Savior, bless us; night is come; Through night and darkness near us be; Good angels watch about our home, And we are one day nearer thee. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our light. Amen. |