Through the night thy angels kept

Through the night thy angels kept
watch beside me while I slept;
now the dark has passed away,
thank thee, Lord, for this new day.

North and south and east and west
may thy holy Name be blest;
everywhere beneath the sun
as in heaven, thy will be done.

Give me food that I may live;
every naughtiness forgiven;
keep all evil things away
from thy little child this day.

Words: William Canton, 1902

Music: Peacefield, Keine Schönheit hat die Welt

Meter: 77 77

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