Blest Creator of the light, Making day with radiance bright, Thou didst o???er the forming earth Give the golden light its birth. Shade of eve with morning ray Took from Thee the name of day; Darkness now is drawing nigh; Listen to our humble cry. May we ne???er by guilt depressed Lose the way to endless rest; Nor with idle thoughts and vain Bind our souls to earth again. Rather may we heavenward rise Where eternal treasure lies; Purified by grace within, Hating every deed of sin. Holy Father, hear our cry, Through Thy Son our Lord most high, Whom our thankful hearts adore With the Spirit evermore.
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