First Line: Father, in high heaven dwelling,

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.
2 This day's sins, oh 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 !

3 From enticements of the devil,
From the might of spirits evil,
Be our shield and panoply :
Let Thy power this night defend us,
And a heavenly peace attend us,
And angelic company.

4 Whilst the night-dews are distilling,
Holy Ghost, each heart be filling
With Thine own serenity :
Softly let the eyes be closing,
Loving souls on Thee reposing,
Ever blessed Trinity !