Breaks the soft slumbers of the night,
Then I delight to steal away
To read thy word, to kneel and pray.
This helps me, as the hours glide by,
To feel that thou art ever nigh:
When sinners tempt with speeches fair,
I recollect my morning prayer.
Nor can I let the evening close,
And on my pillow seek repose,
Until with thankful heart I raise