Scout vespers

Scout vespers is a traditional song that is usually — like other vespers — sung at the conclusion of the day or service, especially at the end of a campfire service.

Lyrics

United Kingdom

"Tune of "O, Christmas Tree"

Cub Scout Vesper Song [Campfiresongs warleyscouts [http://www.warleyscouts.org.uk/resources/campfiresongs/15.php] ]

Softly falls the light of day,
While our campfire fades away,
Silently each Cub should ask,
Have I done my daily task?
For my country done my best?
Prayed to God before I rest?
Helped a friend along the way?
Have I done my best today?

United States

Scout Vespers is a traditional song of the Boy Scouts. The first verse below is universal, but the second is at times omitted. The song occasionally ends with the spoken blessing, "May the great Master of all Scouts be with us 'til we meet again," or words to such effect.

"Tune of "O, Christmas Tree"

Original Scout Vespers

Softly falls the light of day,
As our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout should ask,
"Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared,
Everything to Be Prepared?"
Listen Lord, oh listen Lord,
As I whisper soft and low.
Bless my mom and bless my dad,
These are things that they should know.
I will keep my honor bright,
The Oath and Law will be my guide.
And Mom and Dad this you should know,
Deep in my heart I love you so.

Second Version

Quietly we join as one,
Thanking God for Scouting fun.
May we now go on our way,
Thankful for another day.
May we always love and share,
Living in peace beyond compare.
As Scouts may we find,
Friendships true with all mankind.

Quietly we now will part,
Pledging ever in our heart,
To strive to do our best each day,
As we travel down life's way.
Happiness we'll try to give,
Trying a better life to live.
'Til all the world be joined in love,
Living in peace under skies above.

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