Bedtime Prayer for Children - Traditional

Dear God, now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
Watch over me through the night,
And wake me with the morning light.
Bless my family and my friends,
And keep me safe until the day begins.
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this night be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

Bedtime Prayer for Children lyrics are a vital part of the nighttime routine for many families providing a consistent and comforting end to the day. The song Bedtime Prayer for Children often uses themes of light angels and God's watchful eye to reassure young minds that they are never alone in the dark. These prayers help to instill basic moral and spiritual values from a very young age. By repeating Bedtime Prayer for Children lyrics night after night parents help their children develop a sense of spiritual identity and a habit of turning to the Divine for comfort and protection whenever they feel afraid.