May God support us all the day long
till the shadows lengthen
and the evening comes
and the busy world is hushed
and the fever of life is over
and our work is done -
then in mercy -
may God give us a safe lodging
and a holy rest
and peace at the last
Further reading
This prayer moves from the lengthening shadows of evening toward the hope of final rest. John Henry Newman's Prayers, Verses, Devotions offers a broader collection of his devotional writing for readers drawn to that reflective spirit.
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