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n EYEXIXG. I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest; for it is Thou, Lord, only that makest me dwell in safety. (Ps. iv.,9.) Glory to Th?e, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O keep me. King of Kings, Beneath thine own Almighty wings. Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ills that t this day have done: That with the world, myself and Thee, [, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may Triumphant rise at the last day. 0 may my soul on Thee repose. And with sweet ?Ieep mine eyelids close, Sleep that shall me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. Grant, we beseech Thee, merciful Lord, to Thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve Thee with a quiet min^, through Jesus Christ our Lord; Amen. He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. (Ps. xci., 2.) 3n tljc Name of 0oi), ?I)C jratljcv, Son anti Cjolti ?l)O0t, ^mcn. Ehii5 ?frtifie.S that on the ~\ Xi day of CC oWnc (i" HcuruivoV'.._ ratified . ^ Baptismal I'ozvs, and received the Laying on of Hands in the rite aft Confirmation. Jfishop of Louisiana.
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