Poems (Kimball)/Evening Hymn of Praise

by Harriet McEwen Kimball

EVENING HYMN OF PRAISE.

SWEET Jesu! through the hours of light,
 For every deadly sin restrained,
 For dangers passed, for comfort gained,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! through the hours of night
 Thy watch of grave and mercy keep;
 Thou slumberest not albeit we sleep;
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! though our sins affright
 And fill with shame our sorrowing breast,
 In Thee we pardon find and rest,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! when the world is bright,
 And when 't is dark, alike be near,
 Our stay of peace, our staff of cheer;
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! Thine by day and night,
 In joy or grief, in life or death,
 Fill Thou with praise our every breath,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.