The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
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LXV. THE MORNING OFFERING.
When nature wakes, and man awakes withalTo taste the freshness of the new-born day,
And feel himself alive; what debt to pay
Should conscience prompt him? What, but first of all
Before his own and nature's God to fall;
Him, who has chas'd the gloom of night away,
To thank; from Him, his being's only stay,
To ask for succour?—Hear the morning call,
Almighty Father! Hear, my Guard and Guide!
Another day thou giv'st me to begin:
Defend me in it for his sake who died
Man's ransom! O, from foes without, within
Protect me; rule my ways; and turn aside
The shafts of danger and the snares of sin!
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