Hymn XLIIII. For S. John the Evangelist his Day.
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We solemnize this Day to praise God for his blessed
Evangelist, and beloved Disciple John,
who was one of the most powerfull Instruments of
the Churches illumination, and Consolation. For,
by Him, the Divinitie of
Christ, and the
most comfortable mysteries of our
Redemption, are most evidently witnessed.
Sing this as the 10. Commandments.
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By his Examples, teach us Lord,
For whom we honour Thee this Day.
His Witnesse, of th'Incarnate-Word,
Continue in thy Church, for aye.
As he, likewise, beloved was,
And, therefore leaned on thy brest;
So, let us, Lord, enjoy thy Grace;
And, on thy sacred Bosome, rest.
2
Breathe into us, that Life-divine,
Whose Testimonie, he intends;
About us, cause thy Light to shine;
That Light, which no man comprehends.
And, let that ever-blessed-word,
Which, all things did create, of nought,
Anew, create us, now, oh Lord!
Who are by Sin, to ruine brought.
3
Our sins, we heartily confesse,
Thy pardon, therefore, let us have.
Thy Saving-faith we do professe;
Vs, to thy Fellowship, receive.
And, as to us, thy Servant gives
The means to know and honour Thee;
So, let oh Lord! our words and lives,
Both Lights, and Guides, to others, be.
