Night's curtain falleth, cold and dark and drear;
Heavy my heart, and sore beset with fear.
When, lo, a message flashes o'er the deep—
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep."
Why should I fear, when Thou art ever nigh,
Thine ear alert whene'er Thy children cry?
Shall I not trust? Thy promises are sure;
If Thou in safety keep, I am secure.
O Love that rulest over land and sea.
I would be always close attuned to Thee!
O Shepherd who doth ever vigil keep.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep!
