This is a prayer for the 3am kind of loneliness, when it's too late to call anyone and you're not sure who you'd call now anyway. The line beneath it was written for travelers sleeping in open country, and its promise is simple: someone stays awake on watch. You can close your eyes, the night is covered.
Ask about anything on this site and I'll point you to the right page. I'm a simple guide,
not counseling, and conversations aren't saved. In crisis, call or text 988.