1. When shining stars their vigils keep, And all the world is hushed in sleep, 'Tis then I breathe this pray'r so deep— God bless my boy tonight.
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God bless my boy, my wandering boy, And keep his honor bright; May he come home—no longer roam— God save my boy tonight.
2. I know not where his head may lie, Perchance beneath the open sky; But this I ween, God's watchful eye Can see my boy tonight.
3. As pass the days, the months and years, With all the change, the hopes and fears, God make each step of duty clear, And keep his honor bright.
4. And when at last his work is o'er, And earthly toil shall be no more, May angels guide him to the shore Where there shall be no night.
The Great Judgment Morning.
Tune—"Kathleen Mavourneen."
One cold Winter eve when the snow was fast falling In a small, humble cottage a poor mother laid; Although racked with pain she lay there contented With Christ as her Friend and her peace with Him made.
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