Before I lay me down in bed,
Or on the pillow rest my head,
I would, dear Saviour, ask of Thee
To own me Thine, who lovest me.
I know that I was born in sin,
That I’ve an evil heart within:
I know that we can nothing do
To please Thee, till we’re born anew.
But with the Spirit helping me,
My Father, I will pray to Thee;
And thank Thee Thou in love didst give
Thy Son to die that I might live.
I’ll thank Thee also for the grace
Thou givest those who seek Thy face;
Now, Jesus, at Thy feet I fall,
To own Thee mine, and “Lord of all.”
ML 12/27/1925