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Boy Scout Vespers
The '''Boy Scout Vespers''' is a traditional song of the [[Scouting|Boy Scouts]].   It is usually - like other [[vespers]] - 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''<br>
''To the tune of "Oh, 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 bBe Prepared?"
 
 Listen Lord, oh listen Lord,
 As I whisper soft and low.
 Bless my mom and Bbless my dad,
 These are things that they should know.
 I will keep my honor Bbright,
 The oOath and lLaw will be my guide.
 And mMom and dDad this you should know,
 Deep in my heart I love you so.