Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Traditional

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
God be with me through the night,
and wake me with the morning light.
Amen.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep lyrics represent one of the most recognizable and enduring bedtime prayers in the English language dating back to the 18th century. The song Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep provides a rhythmic and comforting way for children to end their day by surrendering their soul to divine keeping. It emphasizes the vulnerability of sleep and the trust placed in a higher power to watch over the sleeper until morning. This prayer has been passed down through countless generations serving as a first introduction to personal devotion and the concept of spiritual guardianship during the quiet hours of the night.