Going to Bed

 Going to Bed

Dear God, I'll soon be in my
bed,
To go to sleep and rest.
And Thoughts will come into my head;
Please make them just the best.
God, send the kind of thoughts that make
Good dreams and helpful sleep,
So that to-morrow, when I wake,
I'll have Good Thoughts to keep.

And when to-morrow morning's Sun
Brings Work and Play again,
Help me to play and have some fun,
And work with might and main.
Please bless my family, and give
What's truly good and right;
And be our Friend, so we can live,
Near You, dear God. Good Night.
AMEN.

At Night

At Night

 The day is done; dear God, may I
Safe in Your watchful presence
lie.
O make Your Love to live supreme
In every passing dream I dream.
May Night's kind hours come and see
How still and good a Child can be.
Then will they leave some gifts behind
To bless my body, heart, and mind.

The day is done; O dear God, spread
Your Love and Wisdom o'er my head.
Rest for my body, heart, and mind
In Sleep's great Kingdom I shall find.
Good Dreams, like faithful Friends, shall
be
A sweet and restful help to me.
Then shall another day bring light
After the blessings of to-night.
AMEN.

I do not need to wait.

I do not need to wait.

I need not wait for special times
To speak to God in prayer;
Nor do I always have to kneel
To feel that He is there.
No matter what the time or place,
I only need to be
Just full of faith that God is near,
And He will succor me.

God's love for me is not alone
In times of joy and power;
It glows with light and comfort through
Each darkened day or hour.
In times of work, or thought, or play,
Through hours of pain or care,
God lives with constant love, and hears
Each earnest wish and prayer.