THROUGH the tender mercy of our God
the dayspring from on high hath visited us.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee,
Creator of the light, Enlightener of the world.
God is the Lord, Who hath shewed us light :
bind the sacrifice with cords,
even unto the horns of the altar.
Glory be to Thee for the visible light :
the sun's radiance, the flame of fire ;
day and night, evening and morning ;
for the light invisible and intellectual :
that which may be known of God,
that which is written in the law,
oracles of prophets,
melody of psalms,
instruction of proverbs,
experience of histories
a light which never sets.
By Thy resurrection raise us up
unto newness of life,
supplying to us frames of repentance.
The God of peace, that brought again from the dead
our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
make us perfect in every good work to do His will,
working in us that which is well pleasing in His sight,
through Jesus Christ; to Whom be glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
Lancelot Andrews, Morning Prayer
