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'''Boy Scout Vespers''' or '''Scout Vespers''' is a traditional Scouting song. The tune is that of "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Tannenbaum O Tannenbaum/O, Christmas Tree]". The song is usually sung at the end of the evening [[campfire]], often as people are filing out of the fire circle. Often it will be sung by alternating singing the lyrics and humming the tune. The song is occasionally followed by a spoken benediction such as, "May the great Master of all Scouts be with us till' we meet again". There is also a parody version for use during web camping trips called "[[Scout Wetspers]]". | |||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
The original Scout verse is well-known in many countries. There are also additional country-specific verses. Some additional verses are specific to a particular program section and are referred to by a corresponding name, such as "Cub Vespers". Here is the original verse: | |||
Softly falls the light of day,<br> | |||
As our campfire fades away.<br> | As our campfire fades away.<br> | ||
Silently each Scout should ask,<br> | Silently each Scout should ask,<br> | ||
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Can I guiltless sleep tonight?<br> | Can I guiltless sleep tonight?<br> | ||
Have I done and have I dared,<br> | Have I done and have I dared,<br> | ||
Everything to Be Prepared?"<br><br> | Everything to Be Prepared?" | ||
===Canada=== | |||
These section-specific verses were written by the 3rd Aurora Borealis Venturers and Nomad Rovers of South Lake Simcoe District, Ontario, during a canoe trip in Algonquin Provincial Park: | |||
Softly falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away,<br> | |||
Silently each '''Beaver''' asks, have I done my daily task?<br> | |||
Did I give the world my care, remembering to smile and share?<br> | |||
Beavers turn to God in prayer, knowing He will always care. | |||
Softly falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away,<br> | |||
Silently each '''Cub''' shall ask, have I done my daily task?<br> | |||
Have I kept my Cub laws too, taught to me by Old Baloo?<br> | |||
Have I tried to do my best? God grant me a quiet rest. | |||
Softly falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away,<br> | |||
Silently each '''Venturer''' asks, have I done my daily task?<br> | |||
Have I kept my challenge true? Side by side, we'll see it through,<br> | |||
Have I turned to God today? Let Him help show us the way. | |||
Softly falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away,<br> | |||
Silently each '''Rover''' asks, have I done my daily task?<br> | |||
Have I served my fellow man, guided by our Founder's hand?<br> | |||
Rovers try to do their best; God will help them with the rest. | |||
===United States=== | |||
This second verse is occasionally added to the original: | |||
Listen Lord, oh listen Lord,<br> | Listen Lord, oh listen Lord,<br> | ||
As I whisper soft and low.<br> | As I whisper soft and low.<br> | ||
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The Oath and Law will be my guide.<br> | The Oath and Law will be my guide.<br> | ||
And Mom and Dad this you should know,<br> | And Mom and Dad this you should know,<br> | ||
Deep in my heart I love you so. | Deep in my heart I love you so. | ||
== | ===United Kingdom=== | ||
This is the UK Cub Scout version: | |||
Softly falls the light of day,<br> | |||
While our campfire fades away,<br> | |||
Silently each Cub should ask,<br> | |||
Have I done my daily task?<br> | |||
For my country done my best?<br> | |||
Prayed to God before I rest?<br> | |||
Helped a friend along the way?<br> | |||
Have I done my best today? | |||
[[Category:Scouting]] | [[Category:Scouting]] | ||
[[Category:Songs]] | |||
