Hymns of the Early Church / being translations from the poetry of the Latin church, arranged in the order of the Christian year

by John Brownlie

Quell for us the tempter’s wrath;

Ne’er in trial’s hour repining,

Lead us in the upward path.

V

May Thy rule our minds enlighten;

Let no sin our lives defile;

Fervent faith our spirits brighten,

Knowing nought of fraud or guile.

VI

Christ, the Bread of Life bestowing,