The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4661

4661. Now That the Sun Is Gleaming Bright

1. Now that the sun is gleaming bright,
Implore we, bending low,
That He, the uncreated Light
May guide us as we go.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Now that the sun is gleaming bright
• Title: Now That the Sun Is Gleaming Bright
• Latin Title: Iam lucis orto sidere
• Author (attributed to): Ambrose of Milan (4th Century)
• Translator (from Latin): John H. Newman (1837)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ABIDING GRACE
• Composer: John Spenser Camp (1905)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 14321 17121 35645
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain