Before the ending of the day,
Maker of all, to you we cry;
Beneath your kind protection take,
And shield us for your mercy's sake.

Let no ill dreams our souls alarm,
No powers of night approach to harm;
Defend us from the tempter's art,
And keep us ever pure in heart.

Father of mercies, hear our cry;
O hear, co-equal Son most high;
Whom with the Spirit we adore,
One only God for evermore.