BEGIN THE DAY WITH GOD;

Kneel down to Him in prayer; Lift up thy heart to His abode.

And seek His love to share.

OPEN THE BOOK OF GOD,

      And read a portion there;

That it may hallow all thy thoughts,

And sweeten all thy care.

THROUGH THE DAY WITH GOD,

Whate'er thy work may be;

Where'er thou art ‑ at home, abroad,

He still is near to thee.

CONVERSE IN MIND WITH GOD,

Thy spirit heavenward raise:

Acknowledge every good bestowed,

And offer grateful praise.

CONCLUDE THE DAY WITH GOD,

Thy sins to Him confess;

Trust in the Lord's atoning blood,

And plead His righteousness.

LIE DOWN AT NIGHT WITH GOD,

Who gives His servants sleep;

And when thou tread'st the vale of death,

           He will thee guard and keep.