Author: James Edmeston Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #340 (1961) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Saviour, breath an evening blessing,
Ere repose our spirits seal;
Sin and want we come confessing:
Thou canst save, and thou canst heal.
2 Though destruction walk around us,
Though the arrow past us fly,
Angel-guards from thee surround us;
We are safe if thou art nigh.
3 Though the night be dark and dreary,
Darkness cannot hide from thee;
Thou art he who, never weary,
Watchest where thy people be.
4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us,
And our couch become our tomb,
May the morn in heav'n awake us,
Clad in light and deathless bloom.
Amen. Topics: Angels; The Church The Lord's Day Evening; Confidence; Cast Out Fear; Life; Protection; Supplication For Protection Scripture: Psalm 91:5 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING PRAYER
Saviour, breathe an evening blessing