Child's Self-Examination

Before I sleep I close my eyes,

These things I must remember thrice:

What I've been doing all the day-

What were my acts at work or play?

What have I heard, what have I seen?

What have I learnt, where'er I've been?

What have I done that is worth the doing?

What have I done that I should not?

What duty was this day forgot?

Before in sleep I close my eyes,

These things I must remember thrice:

If I've done ill, then I must pray

That God would wash my sins away,

And for the merits of His Son,

Forgive the evil I have done;

Then, pardoned daily, filled with love,

I'll be prepared to dwell above,

And there, with the angels round the throne,

The love of God for ever own.

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