Evening Prayer from The Wash

I am sorry to bore you with another blog tonight but I thought you might like to see some pretty pictures from my one piece of exercise a day walk before the minority sunbathing in parks in groups mean we are all limited to our gardens. 

I discovered a lovely path as I walked a bit further than usual this evening. As I walked an old hymn came to me so here is an act of evening prayer from this part of the country near the Wash in southern Lincolnshire. 

Father in high Heaven dwelling,
May our evening song be telling
Of Thy mercy large and free:
Through the day Thy love hath fed us,
Through the day Thy care hath led us
With divinest charity.

This day’s sins, O pardon, Saviour
Evil thoughts, perverse behaviour ,
Envy, pride, and vanity;
From the world, the flesh, deliver,
Save us now, and save us ever,
O Lamb of Calvary!

From enticements of the devil,
From the might of spirits evil,
Be our shield and panoply:
Let Thy pow’r this night defend us,
And a heavenly peace attend us,
And angelic company.

While the night dews are distilling,
Holy Ghost, each heart be filling
With Thine own serenity:
Softly let our eyes be closing
Loving souls on Thee reposing,
Ever blessèd Trinity.

As night falls, God, give us peace.

As the sun sets, God help us rest.

As the skies fill with colour, God, remind us 

of the beauty of creation.

As the world sleeps, God, help us to give our 

worries to you. 

As the day ends, God, we thank you for our

blessings. 

As silence surrounds us and all is still, God,

persuade us again that all will be well. 

In Jesus name we pray.  Amen.

Night night everyone, keep safe and well.