Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: The day is ended ere I sink to sleep
Topic: Home/Evening Hymns
Writer: <no first name given> Kimball
Composer:
Meter: 10s and 6
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1208
Page Number: 723, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsThe day is ended. Ere I sink to sleep,
My weary spirit seeks repose in thine;
Father! forgive my trespasses, and keep
This little life of mine.
With loving kindness curtain thou my bed,
And cool in rest my burning pilgrim feet;
Thy pardon be the pillow for my head-
So shall my sleep be sweet.
At peace with all the world, dear Lord, and thee,
No fears my soul's unwavering faith can shake;
All's well, whichever side the grave for me
The morning light may break!