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

On our dark night descending.

II

Our hearts shall find their rest in Thee,

And e’en in dreams shall praise Thee;

And with each rising of the sun,

Anew their songs shall raise Thee.

III

Impart a noble life, and may

Our spirit’s warmth be heightened.

Bid night depart, and with Thy love,