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Text:Morning
Author (attributed to):Ambrose of Milan
Translator (from Latiin):John H. Newman
Tune:LANCASTER
Composer:Samuel Howard, 1710-1782
Media:MIDI file

4317. Morning

1. Now that the daystar glimmers bright
We suppliantly pray
That He, the uncreated Light,
May guide us on our way.

2. No sinful word, nor deed of wrong,
Nor thoughts that idly rove,
But simple truth be on our tongue,
And in our hearts be love.

3. And while the hours in order flow,
O Christ, securely fence
Our gates, beleaguered by the foe,
The gate of every sense.

4. And grant that to Thine honor, Lord,
Our daily toil may tend;
That we begin it at Thy Word,
And in Thy favor end.

5. To God the Father glory be,
And to His only Son,
And to the Spirit, One and Three,
While endless ages run.

Text Information
First Line: Now that the daystar glimmers bright
Title: Morning
Latin Title: Iam lucis orto sidere
Author (attributed to): Ambrose of Milan
Translator (from Latiin): John H. Newman (1842)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: LANCASTER
Composer: Samuel Howard, 1710-1782
Meter: CM
Incipit: 51231 43223 17655
Key: A Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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