Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878/Bless us To-night

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Bless Us To-Night.
Father of love and power,
Guard Thou our evening-hour,
  Shield with Thy might.
For all Thy care this day
Our grateful thanks we pay,
And to our Father pray,
  Bless us to-night.

Jesus Emmanuel,
Come in Thy love to dwell
  In hearts contrite;
For many sins we grieve,
But we Thy grace receive,
And in Thy word believe,
  Bless us to-night.

Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving holy Dove,
  Shed forth Thy light;
Heal every sinner's smart,
Still every throbbing heart,
And Thine own peace impart,
  Bless us to-night.

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