Classic Poem

Sweet Jesu! through the hours of light,
For every deadly sin restrained,
For dangers passed, for comfort gained,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
Amen.

Sweet Jesu! through the hours of night
Thy watch of grace and mercy keep;
Thou slumberest not albeit we sleep;
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
Amen.

Sweet Jesu! though our sins affright
And fill with shame our sorrowing breast,
In Thee we pardon find and rest,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
Amen.

Sweet Jesu! when the world is bright,
And when 't is dark, alike be near,
Our stay of peace, our staff of cheer;
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.
Amen.

Sweet Jesu! Thine by day and night,
In joy or grief, in life or death,
Fill Thou with praise our every breath,
Praise, praise to Thy all-tender might.