Sunk is the sun’s last beam of light,

And now the world is wrapt in night.

Christ, light us with Thy heavenly ray,

Nor let our feet in darkness stray.

Thanks, Lord, that Thou throughout the day

Hast kept all grief and harm away;

That angels tarried round about

Our coming in and going out.

Whate’er of wrong we’ve done or said,

Let not the charge on us be laid;

That, through Thy free forgiveness blest,

In peaceful slumber we may rest.

Thy guardian angels round us place

All evil from our couch to chase;

Our soul and body, while we sleep,

In safety, gracious Father, keep.