4 3 Darkened now each ray O'er the traveller's way; Let me know that Thou hast found me, Thou wilt guard me still. Blessed, heavenly Light, Voice, that oft of love hast told me; 13 (THE RADIANT MORN) 8.8.8.4. 1 The radiant morn hath passed away, And spent too soon her golden store; The shadows of departing day Creep on once more. 2 Our life is but a fading dawn; Its glorious noon how quickly past: Lead us, O Christ, when all is gone, Safe home at last. 3 Rev. William Romanis, 1878 O by Thy soul-inspiring grace Beyond the sky, 4 Where light and life and joy and peace 5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white, Art Lord of all. Rev. Godfrey Thring, 1864 Sir Joseph Barnby, 1872 2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us; 3 Let holy thoughts be ours when sleep o'ertakes us; Thy praise pursuing. 4 As Thy beloved, soothe the sick and weeping, 5 We have no refuge, none on earth to aid us, 6 Father, Thy Name be praised, Thy kingdom given, Us now and ever. Rev. Petrus Herbert, 1506. Trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, 3 Triune God, let all adore Thee, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers; In Thine arms may we repose; And, when life's brief day is past, Rest with Thee in heaven at last. ALBERT 8.7.8.7.7.7. Saints on earth, and saints in heaven; Every creature bow before Thee, Who hast all their being given; Rev. Thomas Kelly, 1806. Doxology added 17 HURSLEY L. M. Alt. from "Katholisches Gesangbuch," Vienna, c. 1774 53 4 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if O: 3 54 Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud a rise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. A - MEN. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep 4 If some poor wandering child of Thine 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, ABENDS L. M. We lose ourselves in heaven above. Rev. John Keble, 1820 (Text of 1827) Sir Herbert S. Oakeley, 1874 4 1 O Light of life, O Saviour dear, Before we sleep bow down Thine ear: Through dark and day, o'er land and sea, We have no other hope but Thee. A - MEN. |