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	EVENING

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	2 Heavy though our sins, Thy mercy Far outweighs them every one; Down before the cross we cast them, Trusting in Thy help alone. 3 Keep us through this night of peril Safe beneath its sheltering shade; Take us to Thy rest, we pray Thee, When our pilgrimage is made.	4 None can measure out Thy patience By the span of human thought; None can bound the tender mercies Which Thy holy Son has bought. 5 Pardon all our past transgressions, Give us strength for days to come; Guide and guard us with Thy blessing, Till Thine angels bear us home. Harriet Parr, 1856 24



	2 Soon as dies the sunset glory, Stars of heaven shine out above, Telling still the ancient story, — Their Creator's changeless love. 3 Now, our wants and burdens leaving To His care Who cares for all,	Cease we fearing, cease we grieving: At His touch our burdens fall. 4 As the darkness deepens o'er us, Lo! eternal stars arise; Hope and faith and love rise glorious, Shining in the spirit's skies. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 1859