4. Redeemer! send Thy piercing rays, Set in the light of Thy pure gaze, And yet rejoice in Thee. 724. Roman Breviary, tr. J. H. Newman, The Light of the Lord. II.IO.II.IO. I. NOW, when the dusky shades of night, retreating Before the sun's red banner, swiftly flee; Now, when the terrors of the dark are fleeting, O Lord, we lift our thankful hearts to Thee,— 2. To Thee, whose word, the fount of life unsealing, When hill and dale in thickest darkness lay, Awoke bright rays across the dim earth stealing, And bade the eve and morn complete the day. 3. Look from the height of heaven, and send to cheer us Thy light and truth to guide us onward still; Still let Thy mercy, as of old, be near us, And lead us safely to Thy holy hill. 4. So, when that morn of endless light is waking, 725. I. Daily Need. OW that the daylight fills the sky, Νο We lift our hearts to God on high; Would keep us free from harm to-day. 2. May He restrain our tongues from strife, And guard with watchful care our eyes L.M. 726. 727. 3. O may our inmost hearts be pure, I. St. Ambrose, tr. J. M. Neale. God's Blessing on the Day. OW that the sun is beaming bright, Now Implore we, bending low, That He, the Uncreated Light, May guide us as we go. 2. No sinful word, nor deed of wrong, And in our hearts be love. 3. And grant that to Thine honour, Lord, That we begin it at Thy word, I. And in Thy favour end. C.M. St. Ambrose. The Light of God's Face. 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 1. FATHER of world and soul, Changeless while ages roll, Who, with Thy strength and rest, Quickenest and quietest, Now in each yearning breast Unveil Thy face! 2. Word, whose creative thrill Life, light, and bloom! And with Thy heavenly day 3. Spirit, in whom we live! When earthly joys take flight, Still be our guest. 4. And when the Eternal Morn, From death's deep night shades born, Father! Thy Word, Thy Breath, Thy Christ, who conquereth Sorrow and sin and death, Our trust shall be. Charles T. Brooks. 728. Still with Thee. II.IO.II.IO. I. STILL, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee; 2. Alone with Thee, amid the mystic shadows, 3. Still, still with Thee, as to each new-born morning A fresh and solemn splendour still is given, So doth this blessed consciousness, awaking, Breathe, each day, nearness unto Thee and heaven. 4. When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber, Its closing eye looks up to Thee in prayer; Sweet the repose, beneath Thy wings o'ershadowing, But sweeter still to wake and find Thee there. 5. So shall it be at last, in that bright morning, When the soul waketh, and life's shadows flee; O! in that hour, fairer than daylight's dawning, Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee! Harriet Beecher Stowe. 729. I. Another Blue Day. So here hath been dawning Another blue day : Think wilt thou let it Slip useless away? 2. Out of eternity This new day is born; Into eternity At night will return. 3. Behold it aforetime So soon it for ever From all eyes is hid. 4. Here hath been dawning Another blue day : Think wilt thou let it Slip useless away? 6.5.6.5. Thomas Carlyle. 730. Evening Hymns. 1. SLOWLY, by Thy hand unfurled, Down around the weary world 2. Mighty Maker! Here am I, Veil the day's distracting sights, 3. From the darkened sky come forth 4. Living worlds to view be brought Flaming like those upper fires. 5. Holy Truth, Eternal Right, 6. Thou, who dwellest there, I know, 7. Let my soul attuned be To the heavenly harmony, Which, beyond the power of sound, 75. W. H. Furness. |