5. Now that the sun is gleaming bright
C.M.
St. Peter:
Alexander R. Reinagle, 1836
Latin;
Tr. John Henry Newman (1836-1838)
Now that the sun is gleaming bright, Implore we, bending low, That he, the uncreated Light May guide us as we go. | 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. | And while the hours in order flow, O Christ, securely fence Our gates, beleaguered by the foe, The gate of every sense. | And grant that to thine honor, Lord, Our daily toil may tend; That we begin it at thy word, And in thy favor end. | |