Through the Darkness

For my daughters,

Laura Geyer and Sarah Glass

Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me,

bless thy little lamb tonight;

through the darkness be thou near me,

keep me safe till morning light.

Through this day thy hand has led me,

and I thank thee for thy care;

thou hast warmed me, clothed and fed me,

listen to my evening prayer.

Let my sins be all forgiven,

bless the friends I love so well;

take me, when I die, to heaven,

happy there with thee to dwell.

MARY DUNCAN, (1814-1840)