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