Prayers Before Bed

Prayers Before Bed

Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray thee, Lord, thy child to keep;

Thy love to guard me through the night

And wake me in the morning light.

“I will both lie down and sleep in peace;

for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.”

—Psalm 4:8 (NRSV)

Lord, keep us safe this night,

Secure from all our fears;

May angels guard us while we sleep,

Till morning light appears. John Leland

God bless all those whom I love;

God bless all who love me;

God bless all those who love those who I love

and all those who love those who love me.

From an old New England sampler

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.

--Revelation 22:21 (NRSV)

Night Prayer Antiphon

Protect us, Lord, while we are awake
and safeguard us while we sleep,
that we may keep watch with Christ and rest in peace.