Verse 1

THE star of morn has risen: O Lord, to thee we pray; O uncreated Light of Light, Guide thou our way.

Verse 2

Sinless be tongue and hand, And innocent the mind, Let simple truth be on our lips, Our hearts be kind.

Verse 3

As the swift day rolls on, Still, Lord, our Guardian be, And keep the portals of our hearts From evil free.

Verse 4

Grant that our daily toil May to thy glory tend; And as our hours begin with thee, So may they end.

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