My angel and defender
In love I call to you,
The guide the gentle teacher,
That heav'n has sent to me,
Thanks for your loving kindness,
My soul desire to give
I would not die without you,
Nor would I dare to live.

When I am sad, bring comfort,
When weak, your pow’r display,
in your Strong arms, support me
Across each rugged way,
Let not my footstep falter
Along the road of night,
Make safe for me the journey
Of justice and of light.

My comrade you since childhood
In truth and love sincere,
O fail me not, sweet angel,
When death's dark hour is near,
Then aid my will to conquer
The malice of the foe,
What most to God is pleasing,
to my faint spirit show.

And when my trembling spirit
Before the Judge shall stand,
Bring then your aid, dear Angel;
Please be at my right hand.
O loving Guide and Comrade,
In all my wand’ring way,
Be always near to lead me
To heav'n's eternal day.