Poems (Geisse)/Watch O Lord Beside the Sleepless
WATCH, O LORD, BESIDE THE SLEEPLESS!
Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless! Who in weariness and pain, Count the long, dark, silent hours Till the day shall dawn again.
Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless! In the lonely nights of fear, When the spirit's gloom is deepest Let us feel that Thou art near.
Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless! Crown the silent hours with peace, Let them strengthen, let them teach us, Bid all vain forebodings cease.
Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless! And Thy blessed faith instill, Till each restless heart is ready To abide Thy holy will.