Patrick's Evening Hymn

Son of the living God, Set angels by our head

1. Son of the living God,
Set angels by our head,
To guard the sleep, the holy rest
We take in haloed bed.

2. Oh, may they there reveal
True visions to our sleep,
High Prince above the Universe
Who dost all myst'ry keep.

3. Oh, may no fiend, nor ill,
Nor dream with terror fraught
Come to disturb the swift repose
We have so willing sought.

4. Our vigils sanctify,
Our labors holy keep,
And all unhindered be our rest,
With fair, unbroken sleep.

Source: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #108

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First Line:	Son of the living God, Set angels by our head
Title:	Patrick's Evening Hymn
Irish Title:	Tórramat do nóebaingil
Translator:	Shane Leslie (1915)
Meter:	6.6.8.6
Source:	Armagh Hymnal, 1915
Place of Origin:	Ireland
Language:	English