Father in Heaven, the Night Is Now

1Father in heaven, the night is now
O'er all the earth descending;
The weary find in slumber sweet
Their daily labors ending.

2But we would lift our hearts to Thee,
Our Father and Defender;
O let our evening prayer arise,
A sweet and pure oblation.

3Look down upon us from Thy throne,
With mercy and compassion;
O guard our sleep and bless our rest
With Thy divine protection.

4And when the morn shall bid us wake
To run our daily races,
May we arise with hearts renewed
And joy upon our faces.