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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NIGHT, by GEORGE CRABBE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: The sober stillness of the night
Last Line: Instruct me how to pray.
Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Bedtime
First Line: The sober stillness of the night
Last Line: Instruct me how to pray.
Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Bedtime
THE sober stillness of the night
That fills the silent air,
And all that breathes along the shore
Invite to solemn prayer.
Vouchsafe to me that spirt, Lord!
Which points the sacred way,
And let thy creatures here below
Instruct me how to pray.
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