Begin the day with God;

        Kneel down to Him in prayer;

Lift up your 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 your

                thoughts,

        And sweeten all your care.

Go through the day with God,

        Whate’er your work may be;

Where’er your are—at home, abroad—

        He still is near to thee.

Converse in mind with God,

        Your spirit heavenward raise:

Acknowledge every good bestowed,

        And offer grateful praise.

Conclude the day with God,

        Your 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 you tread the vale of

                death,

        He will you guard and keep.