ECCE JAM NOCTIS TENUATUR UMBRA.
Lo, now, the shadows of the night are breaking,
While in the east the rising daylight brightens,
Therefore with praises will we all adore thee,
Lord God Almighty!
How doth our God, commiserating mortals,
Drive away sorrow, offering them safety,
Since he shall give us, through paternal kindness,
Rule in the heavens!
This let the blessed Deity afford us,