by Lancelot Andrewes (1555 - 1626)

Evening Prayer
Language: English 
The day is gone, and I give Thee thanks, O Lord.
Evening is at hand, make it bright unto us.
As day has its evening so also has life; make it bright unto us.
Cast me not away in the time of age; 
forsake me not when my strength faileth me.
Abide with me, Lord, for it is toward evening,
and the day is far spent of this fretful life.
Let Thy strength be made perfect in my weakness.

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