Aug 19.99: Light For The Day - "On Going To Bed"

"I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety."
-- Psalm 4:8 (NIV)

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"On Going To Bed"

As my head rests on my pillow
Let my soul rest in your mercy.

As my limbs relax on my mattress,
Let my soul relax in your peace.

As my body finds warmth beneath the blankets,
Let my soul find warmth in your love.

As my mind is filled with dreams,
Let my soul be filled with visions of heaven.

-- Johann Freylinghausen

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"Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give to you; 
not as the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your hearts be troubled,
neither let them be afraid."
-- John 14:27 (RSV)