"O when shall I in endless day

For ever chase dark sleep away,

And endless praise with th' Heavenly choir,

Incessant sing and never tire.

"You, my blest Guardian, whilst I sleep,

Close to my bed your vigils keep;

Divine love into me instil,

Stop all the avenues of ill.

"Thought to thought, with my soul converse

Celestial joys to me rehearse;