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John Henry Newman - Hymn to Matins—Sunday

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TODAY the Blessed Three in One <br /> Began the earth and skies; <br />Today a Conqueror, God the Son, <br /> Did from the grave arise; <br />We too will wake, and, in despite <br />Of sloth and languor, all unite, <br />As Psalmists bid, through the dim night, <br /> Waiting with wistful eyes. <br /> <br />So may He hear, and heed each vow <br /> And prayer to Him addrest; <br />And grant an instant cleansing now, <br /> A future glorious rest. <br />So may He plentifully shower, <br />On all who hymn His love and power, <br />In this most still and sacred hour, <br /> His sweetest gifts and best. <br /> <br />Father of purity and light! <br /> Thy presence if we win, <br />'Twill shield us from the deeds of night, <br /> The burning darts of sin; <br />Lest aught defiled or dissolute <br />Relax our bodies or imbrute, <br />And fires eternal be the fruit <br /> Of fire now lit within. <br /> <br />Fix in our hearts, Redeemer dear, <br /> The ever-gushing spring <br />Of grace to cleanse, of life to cheer <br /> Souls sick and sorrowing. <br />Thee, bounteous Father, we entreat, <br />And Only Son, awful and sweet, <br />And life-creating Paraclete, <br /> The everlasting King.<br /><br />John Henry Newman<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hymn-to-matins-sunday/

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