God The Father! Be Thou Near
Verse 1
God the Father! be thou near, Save from every harm to-night; Make us all thy children dear, In the darkness be our light.
Verse 2
God the Saviour! be our peace, Put away our sins to-night; Speak the word of full release, Turn our darkness into light.
Verse 3
Holy Spirit! deign to come! Sanctify us all to-night; In our hearts prepare thy home, Turn our darkness into light.
Verse 4
Holy Trinity! be nigh! Mystery of love adored, Help to live, and help to die, Lighten all our darkness, Lord!