1 Lord, the night is dark’ning
Shadows close around;
Darkness growing deeper,
Sins and woes abound.
Oh, be Thou our Leader,
Guide us on our way,
We would follow trusting,
Ev’ry passing day.

2 We would blend our voices
As the past we view,
Thou art ever faithful,
Thou art ever true;
And for all Thy mercies
We our voices raise,
Singing to Thy glory
Notes of sweetest praise.

3 Oh, to grow in likeness,
Blessed Lord, to Thee!
Hearts of love and pity,
Full of sympathy;
Ears awake to listen
When Thou speakest, Lord;
Feet to run obedient
To Thy gracious Word.

4 Make us ever willing
For Thy ministry,
Suffering or service,
As it pleaseth Thee;
Keep, oh keep us watching
For Thy blest return,
Oil within our vessels,
Lamps that brightly burn.

5 Ready with the message
To the sin-sick soul,
How the Good Physician
Makes the sinner whole;
Till at last life’s journey
And its conflicts o’er,
We shall in Thy presence
Dwell for evermore.