The Muslims Evening Prayer by Abdullah Quilliam O Thou who gavest life, who causeth death, Watch oer me now I lay me down to sleep; My body rest, renew, as Thou hast saith Thou wilt for those who Thy commandments keep! Let no thought of the morrow cause me pain, Nor fearsome dreams disturb nocturnal rest; So health and vigour renewd I may gain To work for Thee as Thou may deem it best; If be for me that earth no more shall be, And that the thread of life for me has run, I bow my head to Thy Divine decree, And trust my deeds Thy favring glance have won. Whateer betides, in peace I lay me down to rest, Resignd to fate, because, Allah, Thou knowest best. Originally published in The Crescent, October 6, 1897
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