Poems (Geisse)/Watch O Lord Beside the Sleepless

by Mary A. Geisse

WATCH, O LORD, BESIDE THE SLEEPLESS!

Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless!
 Who in weariness and pain,
Count the long, dark, silent hours
 Till the day shall dawn again.

Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless!
 In the lonely nights of fear,
When the spirit's gloom is deepest
 Let us feel that Thou art near.

Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless!
 Crown the silent hours with peace,
Let them strengthen, let them teach us,
 Bid all vain forebodings cease.

Watch, O Lord, beside the sleepless!
 And Thy blessed faith instill,
Till each restless heart is ready
 To abide Thy holy will.