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Hymn 213: Thee, in the watches of the night

HYMN CCXIII.

Thee, in the watches of the night, My spirit would adore, O God! in darkness, as in light, Defend me evermore.

Yet not in Providence alone, In grace, Thyself impart; Erect Thy temple, fix Thy throne, Rule Thou within my heart.

The morn and evening sacrifice, The noon and midnight prayer, I know that Thou wilt not despise, When meekly offer'd there.

Though heaven and earth Thy presence fill. Thou surely art, O Lord, With Him who loves and does Thy will, Who hears and keeps Thy word.

Henceforth be this the aim and end Of all my life below,-- Till to the tomb my dust descend, To Thee my spirit go.