LAUS MATUTINA 11. 10. 11. 10.

John Stainer, 1872

Now, when the dusk y shades of night, retreat - ing

Before the

NOW

[OW, when the dusky shades of night, retreating
Before the sun's red banner, swiftly flee;

Now, when the terrors of the dark are fleeting,
O Lord, we lift our thankful hearts to Thee.

2 Look from the tower of heaven and send to cheer us
Thy light and truth, to guide us onward still;
Still let Thy mercy, as of old, be near us,
And lead us safely to Thy holy hill.

3 In vain to labor, unless Thou be with him,
Man goeth forth through all the weary day;
In vain his strife, in vain his toil unceasing,

Unless Thy staff bring comfort on his way.

4 Thou, who hast made the north and south, watch o'er us;
Thou, in whose name the lonely ones rejoice,

Still let Thy cloudy pillar glide before us,
Still let us listen for Thy warning voice.

5 So, when that morn of endless light is waking,
And shades of evil from its splendors flee,
Safe may we rise, the earth's dark breast forsaking,
Through all the long bright day to dwell with Thee.

Anon. Hedge and Huntington's Hymns, 1853

Come, my soul, thou must be wak ing; Now is breaking