@3Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take. And this I ask for Jesus' sake.@1 But while I live I want to be from quick and angry passions free, With gentle thoughts, and happy face, and pleasant words in every place. I pray, whatever wrong I do, I'll never say what is not true; Be willing at my task each day, and always honest in my play. Make me unselfish with my joys, and generous to other boys; And kind and helpful to the old, and prompt to do what I am told. Bless every one I love, and teach me how to help and comfort each. Give me the strength right-living brings, and make me good in little things.—Amen. |