Evening Prayer

When at night, I lay me down,
God's protecting love I own.
Heart and hands to Him I raise,
for His gifts I give Him praise.
Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son,
the ills that I this day have done;
And by His cross, my refuge sure,
preserve my soul from thoughts impure.
May holy angels while I sleep
their watchful guard around me keep.


from The Catholic Girl's Guide, by Fr. Lasance