Now the shades of night are gone;

Now the morning light is come;

Lord, may I be thine to-day—

Drive the shades of sin away.

2 Fill my soul with heavenly light,

Banish doubt, and cleanse my sight;

In thy service, Lord, to-day,

Help me labor, help me pray.

3 Keep my haughty passions bound—

Save me from my foes around;

Going out and coming in,

Keep me safe from every sin.

4 When my work of life is past,

O! receive me then at last!

When I reach the heavenly shore,

Night of sin will be no more.