The Holy Guardian Angel

Kind Angel guardian, thanks to thee

For thy so watchful care of me;

Oh, lead me still in ways of truth,

Dear guide of childhood and of youth.

Kind Angel guardian, let my tears

Implore thee too for riper years;

Oh, keep me safe in wisdom's way,

And bring me back if I should stray.

When angry passions fill my soul,

Subdue them to thy meek control;

Through good and ill, oh, ever be

A guide, a guard, a friend to me.

And when death's hand shall seal mine eyes,

Oh, bear my spirit to the skies,

And teach me there my voice to raise

In hymns of never-ending praise.