An Evening Sacrifice.

NOW from the altar of my heart, Let incense flames arise; Assist me, Lord, to offer up, My ev'ning sacrifice.

This day was God my sun and shield, My keeper and my guide, His tender care o'er me was shown, His mercies multiplied.

Minutes and mercies multiplied, Have made up all this day; Minutes came quick, but mercies were More fleet and free than they.

New time, new favor, and new joys, New songs of praise require; Till I shall praise thee as I would, Accept my heart's desire.