Now the sun is setting

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Now the sun is setting
night on us descending
Birds to trees alighting
to their nests returning
Daytime toil is over
respite comes at last!
We will praise and thank you,
gracious, loving, God.

If to some around us
pain we may have given
Caused unknowingly some
soul a wounded heart
Grant to us your mercy
Bring us back again.
May your love embrace us,
may your will be done.

Thank you, loving God, for
this day that has ended
For our many failures
grant your grace and pardon.
On our sleep bestowing
peace and calmness, too.
Strengthened for tomorrow
Praising each new day.

Music: Moning Elena G. Maquiso (20thC)
Words: Elena G. Maquiso (20thC)