Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me:
Bless a little child tonight:
Through the darkness be Thou near me;
Keep me save till morning light.
All this day Thy hand has led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care:
Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me:
Listen to my evening prayer.
Let my sins be all forgiven;
Bless the friends I love so well:
Take me, whin I die to heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.
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Mary Duncan