O God Our Father

O God,

Our Father,

We thank you for waking us

To see the light of this new day.

Grant that we may waste none of its hours;

Soil none of its moments;

Neglect none of its opportunities;

Fail in none of its duties.

And bring us to the evening time

Undefeated by any temptation,

At peace with ourselves,

And with you.

This we ask for your love’s sake.

William Barclay.