Evening Prayer for Thursday, April 7, 2001

"O God, our strength and our Redeemer, give us rest from our toils this evening.  May our bodies find respite from the work of the day, and may our minds find your peace.  Grant to us a restful, refreshing sleep this evening, so that we may be renewed for the tasks that face us tomorrow.  Watch over those we love during the night, and grant to them your safety.  And we will be careful to give you all our thanks, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen."