Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or ~ Saint Augustine of Hippo
weep tonight, and give your angels charge over
those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love’s sake.
Amen.
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This lovely prayer is included in my breviary at Compline.
…and all for Thy love’s sake…
Amen.
Whilst at Lincoln College Oxford I first heard this prayer from our then chaplain at Compline which was an opportunity once a week to take a break from being a busy maths undergrad and reflect on life. Ever since I have found it a soothing thought last thing at night as I settle down safe in the knowledge that an angel has charge over us as we sleep.
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