Thou whose nature cannot sleep,

On my temples sentry keep!

Guard me ’gainst those watchful foes,

Whose eyes are open while mine close; 10

Let no dreams my head infest,

But such as Jacob’s temples blest.

While I do rest, my soul advance;

Make me to sleep a holy trance.

That I may, my rest being wrought, 15

Awake into some holy thought;