The Darkness Now Is Over

1 The darkness now is over,
And all the world is bright;
Praise be to Christ, who keepeth
His children safe at night!

2 We cannot tell what gladness
May be our lot today,
What sorrow or temptation
May meet us on our way.

3 But this we know most surely,
That, through all good or ill,
God's grace can always help us
To do His holy will.

4 Then, Jesus, let the angels,
Who watched us through the night,
Be all day long beside us
To guide our steps aright.

5 And help us to remember
In thought and deed and word
That we are heirs of Heaven
And children of the Lord.

6 Then, when the evening cometh,
We'll kneel again to pray,
And thank Thee for the blessings
Bestowed throughout the day.

Source: The Children's Hymnbook #56