All praise to Thee, my God, this night, <br />For all the blessings of the light! <br />Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, <br />Beneath Thine own almighty wings. <br /> <br />Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, <br />The ill that I this day have done, <br />That with the world, myself, and Thee, <br />I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. <br /> <br />Teach me to live, that I may dread <br />The grave as little as my bed. <br />Teach me to die, that so I may <br />Rise glorious at the judgment day. <br /> <br />O may my soul on Thee repose, <br />And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close, <br />Sleep that may me more vigorous make <br />To serve my God when I awake. <br /> <br />When in the night I sleepless lie, <br />My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; <br />Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, <br />No powers of darkness me molest. <br /> <br />O when shall I, in endless day, <br />For ever chase dark sleep away, <br />And hymns divine with angels sing, <br />All praise to thee, eternal King? <br /> <br />Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; <br />Praise Him, all creatures here below; <br />Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; <br />Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.<br /><br />Thomas Ken<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/an-evening-hymn-2/
