1 In our hearts celestial voices
Softly say,
Day is passing, night is coming;
Kneel and pray!

2 Father, we obey the summons;
Hear our cry:
Pity us, and help our weakness,
Thou most high!

3 For the joys that most we cherish
Praised be Thou!
Good and gracious art Thou ever;
Hear us now.

4 Coming morrows we may never
Live to see;
All we ask Thee is to keep us
Safe with Thee.

5 Take us in Thy arms, and keep us
As Thine own.
Gather us with Thee forever
Round Thy throne.