1 O Lord whose love designed this day, you walked with us along the road; so as the daylight fades away stay with us when we rest our load. 2 Our stumbling steps were known to you before we recognised your face; you loved us long before we knew your covenant of saving grace. 3 You spoke your word of truth to us, bringing us gladness when we grieved; we found forgiveness at your cross, and yet how slowly we believed! 4 But now we see your wounded hands; you share with us the broken bread: these are your pledges, your commands, our living Lord, who once was dead! 5 So through the darkness, be our light, O Lord whose love designed this day; we praise and bless your name tonight for love that never fades away.