LITTLE ONES AT HOME.

EVENING HYMN.

Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me;

Bless thy little lambs to-night:
Through the darkness be thou near me,
Watch my sleep till morning light.

  

All this day thy hand has led me,
And I thank thee for thy care;

Thou hast clothed me, warmed, and fed me,

Listen to my evening prayer.

Let my sins be all forgiven,
Bless the friends I love so well;
Take me when I die to heaven,
Happy there with thee to dwell.

Mary Lundie Duncan.

GOING TO REST.

When darkness veils the distant hill,
The little birds are hid and still ;
And I my sweet repose may take,
Since my Creator is awake:

  

How sweet upon my little bed,
Since my Creator guards my head,
And doth the little infant keep
Through all the hours of silent sleep.