1 O Christ, who art the Light and Day,
thou drivest darksome night away!
We know thee as the Light of light,
illuminating mortal sight.

2 All-holy Lord, we pray to thee,
keep us tonight from danger free;
grant us, dear Lord, in thee to rest,
to be our sleep in quiet blest.

3 And while the eyes soft slumber take,
still be the heart to thee awake;
be thy right hand upheld above
thy servants resting in thy love.

4 O strong defender, be thou nigh
to bid the pow'rs of darkness fly;
keep us from sin, and guide for good
thy servants purchased by thy blood.

5 Remember us, dear Lord, we pray
while in this mortal flesh we stay:
'tis thou who dost the soul defend -
be present with us to the end.

6 Blest Three in One and One in Three,
almighty God, we pray to thee
that thou wouldst now vouchsafe to bless
our fast with fruits of righteousness.

Amen.