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Poem
August 24, 1764
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An evening hymn expressing gratitude for God's daily mercies, seeking protection during sleep from harm and illness, and praying for blessed future days leading to eternal light in the afterlife.
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An Evening Hymn.
Indulgent God, whose bounteous care,
O'er all thy works is shewn !
Oh, grateful let my praise and pray'r
Ascend before thy throne !
What mercies has this day bestow'd !
How largely hast thou bless'd !
My cup with plenty overflow'd,
And with content my breast.
Safe midst a thousand latent Snares,
Thy careful hand has led ;
And now, exempt from anxious cares,
I press the downy bed.
I fall this night into thy arms,
Which I have prov'd so kind :
Oh, keep my body from all harms,
And from all ill my mind :
Let balmy slumbers close my eyes;
From pain and sickness free;
And let my waking fancy rise,
To meditate on thee.
So bless each future day and night,
Till life's fond scene is o'er :
And then to realms of endless light,
Oh ! aid my soul to soar !
Indulgent God, whose bounteous care,
O'er all thy works is shewn !
Oh, grateful let my praise and pray'r
Ascend before thy throne !
What mercies has this day bestow'd !
How largely hast thou bless'd !
My cup with plenty overflow'd,
And with content my breast.
Safe midst a thousand latent Snares,
Thy careful hand has led ;
And now, exempt from anxious cares,
I press the downy bed.
I fall this night into thy arms,
Which I have prov'd so kind :
Oh, keep my body from all harms,
And from all ill my mind :
Let balmy slumbers close my eyes;
From pain and sickness free;
And let my waking fancy rise,
To meditate on thee.
So bless each future day and night,
Till life's fond scene is o'er :
And then to realms of endless light,
Oh ! aid my soul to soar !
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Evening Hymn
Gods Mercies
Night Prayer
Eternal Light
Soul Soar
Poem Details
Title
An Evening Hymn.
Subject
Evening Prayer
Key Lines
Indulgent God, Whose Bounteous Care,
O'er All Thy Works Is Shewn !
Oh, Grateful Let My Praise And Pray'r
Ascend Before Thy Throne !
So Bless Each Future Day And Night,
Till Life's Fond Scene Is O'er :
And Then To Realms Of Endless Light,
Oh ! Aid My Soul To Soar !