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                                                        A Midnight Hymn

To thee, all glorious, ever blessed Power, I consecrate this silent midnight hour While solemn darkness covers o'er the sky. And all things wrapp'd in gentle slumbers h Unwearied let me praise thy holy Name

• For the rich mercies which thy hand impart

Health to my flesh, and comfort to my heart O my my prayer before thy throne arise; An humble but accepted sacrifice And when thou dost my weary eye lids close And to my body grant a soft repose, May my ethereal Guardian kindly spread His wings, and from the tempter screen my head; Grant of celestial light some piercing beam; To bless my sleep and sanctify my dreams ______________________________________-

• And every thought with gratitude inflame