When I Lay Me Down by Allison Durham Speer

When I Lay Me Down
by Allison Durham Speer

When I lay me down
Before I close another day
My intentions must be weighed
Have the good and righteous persuaded me

When I lay me down
Did I stand for the one who's weak
Were my thoughts on holy things
Did I live like I believe in Christ

Chorus
When I lay me down to sleep
I pray to the Lord my soul to keep
Search every secret part of me
Give me peace
So I can lay me down

When I lay me down
Have my words been tender and true
My convictions remained unmoved
Has my faith shed a light unto my world

Chorus

(bridge)
Have I been patient, gentle and kind
Living each moment with Heaven in mind
Have I forgotten that You're all I need
Have I forgiven as You have forgiven me

When I lay me down
Search every secret part of me
Give me peace forgiveness brings
So I can lay me down, lay me down