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EVENING HYMN OF PRAISE.

SWEET Jesu! through the hours of light,
 For every deadly sin restrained,
 For dangers passed, for comfort gained,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! through the hours of night
 Thy watch of grave and mercy keep;
 Thou slumberest not albeit we sleep;
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! though our sins affright
 And fill with shame our sorrowing breast,
 In Thee we pardon find and rest,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

Sweet Jesu! when the world is bright,
 And when 't is dark, alike be near,
 Our stay of peace, our staff of cheer;
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
               Amen.

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