23 Wednesday Morning
JAM META NOCTIS TRANSIIT
This morning hymn is one of four attributed to St. Hilary. Born at Poitiers early in the fourth century; became bishop of his native town about 350; died 13th January 368. His saint’s day (which gives name to Hilary Term in English law courts) is celebrated on 14th January, in order not to trench upon the octave of the Epiphany.
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| Gone are the shades of night, The hours of rest are o’er; New beauties sparkle bright, And heaven is light once more. | | To Thee our prayers shall speed, O Lord of light divine; Come to our utmost need, And in our darkness shine. | | Spirit of love and light, May we Thine image know, And in Thy glory bright, To full perfection grow. | | Hear us, O Father blest, Hear us, O Christ the Son, And Comforter the best, Now, and till life is done. | |