The Book of Worship ‎#198

198. Saviour, breathe an evening blessing

1 Savior, breathe an evening blessing,
Ere repose our spirits seal;
Sin and want we come confessing:
Thou canst save, and Thou canst heal.
Though destruction walk around us,
Though the arrow near us fly,
Angel-guards from Thee surround us,
We are safe if thou art nigh.

2 Though the night be dark and dreary,
Darkness cannot hide from Thee;
Thou art He who, never weary,
Watchest where Thy people be.
Should swift Death this night o'ertake us,
And our couch become our tomb;
May the morn in heaven awake us,
Clad in light and deathless bloom.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, breathe an evening blessing
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Family Worship

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