2. Pilgrims here on earth and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers; In Thine arms may we repose And, when life’s sad day is past, Rest with Thee in heaven at last. 3. Triune God, let all adore Thee, Saints on earth and saints in heav’n; Every creature bow before Thee, Who hast all their being giv’n, Who dost seek and save the lost: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Thomas Kelly, 1806. 44 8, 4, 8, 4, 8, 8, 8, 4 God, who madest earth and heaven, Darkness and light, Who the day for toil hast given, For rest the night, May Thine angel guards defend us, Slumber sweet Thy mercy send us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us, This livelong night! 2. Guard us waking, guard us sleeping, And when we die, Let us in Thy mighty keeping All peaceful lie. When the trumpet’s call shall wake us, Do not Thou, blest Lord, forsake us, But to reign in glory take us With Thee on high. Reginald Heber, 1827; 2d stanza, R. Whately, 1860. 45 6, 5 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2. Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep, Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3. Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May my eyelids close. 4. Through the long night-watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 5. When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes! 6. Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, While all ages run. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865, abr. INVITATION. 46 C. M. 8 l I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast!” I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2. I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink and live!” I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him.