Father, In High Heaven Dwelling Hymn Lyrics

1

Father, in high heaven dwelling,

May our evening song be telling

Of Thy mercy large and free :

Through the day Thy love has fed us,

Through the day Thy care has led us,

With divinest charity.

2

This day’s sins, oh pardon, Saviour,

Evil thoughts, perverse behaviour,

Envy, pride, and vanity :

From the world, the flesh, deliver—

Save us now, and save us ever,

O Thou Lamb of Calvary !

3

From enticements of the devil,

From the might of spirits evil,

Be our shield and panoply :

Let Thy power this night defend us,

And a heavenly peace attend us,

And angelic company.

4

Whilst the night-dews are distilling,

Holy Ghost, each heart be filling

With Thine own serenity :

Softly let the eyes be closing,

Loving souls on Thee reposing,

Ever blessed Trinity !