A MORNING HYMN

ὄρθριος δίδωμι τῷ θεῷ μου δεξιὰς

I

The morning breaks, I place my hand in Thine,

My God, ’tis Thine to lead, to follow mine;

No word deceitful shall I speak the while,

Nor shall I stain my hand with action vile.

II

Thine be the day with worthy labour filled,

Strong would I stand to do the duty willed;