HYMNS

FROM

TRINITY TO ADVENT.

Morning.

"GOD, Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts."

129. THE star of morn to night succeeds,
We, then, as humble suppliants pray,
May GOD in all our words and deeds
Keep us from harm throughout the day.

May He in love restrain us still

From tones of strife and words of ill;
And wrap around and close our eyes
To earth's absorbing vanities.

Be the heart's shrine all pure within,
Nor sinful folly e'er come near;
Let cup subdued and scanty food
The rebel soul and flesh outwear.

So when the day has passed away,
And eve the stilly night shall bring,
From this world wean'd, from mischiefscreen'd,
We may God's endless glory sing.

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TO GOD the FATHER, and the SON,
His Well-beloved, glory be;
And glory to the HOLY GHOST,

Now, and throughout eternity.

"Early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up."

130. AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun,

Thy daily stage of duty run;
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise,
To pay thy morning sacrifice.

Thy precious time, mis-spent, redeem,
Each present day thy last esteem;
Improve thy talent with due care,
For the great day thyself prepare.

In conversation be sincere,

Keep conscience as the noon-tide clear;
Think how all-seeing GOD thy ways
And all thy secret thoughts surveys.
By influence of the light divine,
Let thine own light to others shine;
Reflect all Heaven's propitious rays
In ardent love and cheerful praise.
Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart,
And with the angels bear thy part,

Who all night long unwearied sing
High praise to the Eternal King.
I wake, I wake, ye Heavenly choir,
May your devotion me inspire,
That I like you, my age may spend,
Like you may on my GoD attend.

Praise GOD, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly host;

Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST.

"He that loveth not, knoweth not GOD; for God is love."

131. O SPIRIT, Fount of holy love,

Of

grace

the Source Divine!

Pour down Thy radiance from above,
And in our spirits shine.

Thou in the bond of love dost bind

The FATHER and the SON;
Let mutual love inspire our mind,
That we may all be one.

To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST,

The GOD Whom we adore,

Be glory as it was, and is,

And shall be evermore.