An ancient prayer . . .

. . . that's powerful in modern times, too. The Confirmands and their Sponsors prayed it this evening in tonight's youth confirmation class.

From the end of the Compline (late night) prayer service - Book of Common Prayer p.134
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen.