Tune: Slane
(\'Be thou my vision\')
Adapted from \'A prayer to the Holy Trinity\'
by St Basil The Great, 330-379AD
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As I rise from sleep I thank you, Trinity
Holy, of three Persons you ever shall be
Father, Son, and Spirit, through your great goodness
And patience you not angry with me, true this
Though an idler, sinner, you have not destroyed
Me in my sins, but in your love have employed
Me, faithful and usual, your love to mankind
When prostrate in despair, mercies I did find
You raised me to keep the morning watch again
And to glorify your power shown to men
Enlighten my mind\'s eyes and my mouth open
To study, understand your commandment then
And to do your will, and sing to you heartfelt
Adoration, distractions away now melt
Praising your most holy name, Father, and Son
And Holy Spirit e\'er, while all ages run