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"File:Oh Christmas Tree.ogg
Cub Scout Vesper Song
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 one of these 2 spoken blessings:
# May the great Master of all Scouts be with us 'til we meet again, and may we follow the path that leads to him.
Alternate: May the great Scoutmaster of all good Scouts be with us until we meet again, as we run life's race, at a good Scout's pace, 'til we meet him at the end.
# And now may our heavenly Scoutmaster watch over us and all ordinary Scouts, and may we follow the trail that leads to him.
Tune of "O, Christmas Tree"File:Oh Christmas Tree.ogg
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,
In 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.
Cub Scout Version
As the night comes to this land,
On my promise I will stand.
I will help the pack to go,
As our pack helps me to grow.
Yes, I'll always give goodwill,
I'll follow my Akela still.
And before I stop to rest,
I will do my very best.

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