Text:Now That the Daylight Fills the Sky
Author (attributed to):Ambrose of Milan
Translator (from Latin):John M. Neale
Tune:WARRINGTON
Composer:Ralph Harrison
Media:MIDI file

4649. Now That the Daylight Fills the Sky

1. Now that the daylight fills the sky,
We lift our hearts to God on high,
That He, in all we do or say,
Would keep us free from harm today.

2. May He restrain our tongues from strife,
And shield from anger’s din our life,
And guard with watchful care our eyes
From earth’s absorbing vanities.

3. O may our inmost hearts be pure,
From thoughts of folly kept secure,
And pride of sinful flesh subdued
Through sparing use of daily food.

4. So we, when this day’s work is o’er,
And shades of night return once more,
Our path of trial safely trod,
Shall give the glory to our God.

5. All praise to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee,
Whom with the Spirit we adore
Forever and forevermore.

Text Information
First Line: Now that the daylight fills the sky
Title: Now That the Daylight Fills the Sky
Latin Title: Iam lucis orto sidere
Author (attributed to): Ambrose of Milan
Translator (from Latin): John M. Neale
Meter: LM
Language: English
Source: Translation in the Hymnal Noted, 1852
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Dozens of translators have converted the Latin lyrics to English, but Neale's version has been the most popular.
Tune Information
Name: WARRINGTON
Composer: Ralph Harrison (1784)
Meter: LM
Incipit: 55435 11271 32232
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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