To be sung before sleep.

O may my guardian, while I sleep,
Close to my bed his vigils keep;
May he celestial joys rehearse,

And thought to thought with me converse.

BUT when I have done, I must add, without Christ all the little rules that can be given, however prudential, will avail nothing; therefore get a real acquaintance with him, and keep it; so may you live a life of faith in the Son of God here, and a life of glory to all eternity:

Even so, LORD JESUS! AMEN.

A Midnight Hymn.

BE To thee, my God, I'll sing:

EFORE the rosy dawn of day,

Awake, my soft and tuneful lyre,
Awake, each charming string.
Awake, and let my flowing strain,
Glide through the midnight air;
While high amidst her silent orb,
The silver moon rolls clear.

While all the glittering starry lamps, Are lighted in the sky;

And set their Maker's greatness forth, To thy admiring eye.

While watchful angels round the Just;
As nightly guardians wait;

In lofty strains of grateful praise,
Thy spirit elevate.

But soon the sky with golden beams,
Thy skilful hands adorn;
And paint with chearful splendor gay,
The fair ascending morn.

And as the gloomy night returns,
Or smiling day renews;

Thy constant goodness still my soul,
With benefits pursues.

For this, I'll midnight vows to thee,
With early incense bring;

And e'er the rosy dawn of day,
Thy chearful praises sing.

FINIS.