Evening devotions

After the sunset
I open Your Holy Book again,
I admire the beauty of Your Word,
My heart rejoices in You, precious Lord.
Far away from the noise of the world,
I hear Your sweet, tender voice,
For remaining with me all the day long
I thank you with all of my soul.
I count Your blessings that You've given me
From the sunrise to the sunset,
I present to the test of Your Word
All the things that I've done and thought.
The sweet melody that rings in my heart
Rings on my lips in the dark of night,
In the night and the solitude of my life
You give me songs of joy, You comfort my heart.
Before I sleep a sweet thought comes to my mind,
That You, Keeper of Israel, never slumber nor sleep!
My dear Lord, my precious Jesus,
I bow in reverence, I delight in Your presence
How sweet is this hour spend with You,
After the sunset…

by Hripsime Mkrtchyan
Translated from Armenian