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Boy Scout Vespers
The '''Boy Scout Vespers''' is a traditional song of the [[Scouting|Boy Scouts]]. It is usually &mdash; like other [[vespers]] &mdash; sung at the conclusion of the day or service, especially at the end of a [[campfire]] service. The first verse below is universal, but the second is at times omitted. The song occasionally ends with the spoken [[blessing]], "May the great Scoutmaster of all scouts watch over us until we meet again," or words to such effect.

==Lyrics==
''Sing with reverence to the tune of "[[O Tannenbaum|O, Christmas Tree]]"''

 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.

[[Category:Boy Scoutings of America]]
[[Category:Institutional songs]]