A Child's Evening Prayer
By J. H. Lant.
FATHER in heaven, hear my humble prayer,
Accept my thanks for thy protecting care,
Receive and bless the worship I now bring
To thee, divine Redeemer, Saviour, King. Thou hast redeemed me with thy precious blood,
Cleansed me from guilt, and brought me to my God;
For the atonement made on Calvary
Canceled the debt of sin and made me free. Grant unto me each day my daily bread.
My soul with manna from thy throne be fed;
Clothe me, O Lord, in robes of righteous dress,
The blood-washed garment of thy holiness. Teach me to trust thee, and each day to raise
My heart and soul in gratitude and praise;
Shield me from danger through each passing hour,
Keep me from evil by thy saving power. Exalt me with thy grace in faith and love,
Till thou dost call me to thyself above,
To glorious mansions in the kingdom won
Through vict'ry over death by Christ, thy Son.