Now that the Sun Is Beaming Bright

Verse 1

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

Verse 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.

Verse 3

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

Verse 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.

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

Amen.