Jesu! The ending day

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Jesu! The ending day has left us lonely
Light fades from us, your light remaining only
Earth's light goes out, but you, true light are near us
And you will hear us.

O let our souls know light, though night be round us!
So shall our fears and worries not confound us
We will rest safely here in your good keeping
Peaceful and sleeping.

Spirit of Peace, our God of consolation
Watch o'er the souls that live in tribulation
And with the whisper of serene tomorrows
Soothe all their sorrows.

Jesu! The ending day has left us lonely
Light fades from us, your light remaining only
Earth's light goes out, but you, true light are near us
And you will hear us.

Music: Nocte surgentes
Words: J. O'Connor