Dear God and Father of us all,
Give heed, as on Thy name we call.
Give quiet, peaceful rest this night,
And make us strong for daily fight.
Give hearts as rest from vain desires,
But all aglow with heavenly fires.
Give minds intent to see the right,
And make us pure in thy clear sight.
Give love that speaks in kindly deeds,
That clothes the poor, the hundry feeds.
Give forceful aim and strength of will;
So all of life with beauty fill.
