Evening Prayer

For the darkness of the night enveloping the earth, enclosing the day's labour, thanks be to you, O God. For the quiet that surrounds me and your promise of peace deep within me; for the stillness of sleep for my body and the hope of healing for my soul, thanks be to you. I bring not only my own wearienss but the tiredness of people who struggle this night. I bring not only my own pain, but the sufferings of those who cry out. Hear my soul's prayers for rest, O God, hear my heart's plea for healing. Recall the events of the day and pray for the life of the world. -- Celtic Benediction