THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(887.887) R. C. H. 283

by GEORGE RAWSON, 1807-89.

Father, in high heaven dwelling
"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety". Psalm 4:8
Father, in high heaven dwelling,
May our evening song be telling
Of Thy mercy large and free;
Through the day Thy love has fed us
Through the day Thy care has led us,
With divinest charity.
This day's sins O pardon, Saviour,
Evil thoughts, perverse behaviour,
Envy, pride, and vanity;
From the world, the flesh, deliver,
Save us now, and save us ever
O thou lamb of Calvary.
From enticements of the devil,
From the might of spirit evil,
Be our shield and panoply;
Let Thy power this night defend us,
And a heavenly peace attend us,
And angelic company.
While the night-dews are distilliny
Holy Ghost, each heart be filling
With thine own serenity.
Softly let our eyes be closing,
Loving souls on Thee reposing
Ever blessed trinity.