Tune: Hereford
(''O thou who camest from above')
Based on a Collect = Formal Prayer
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Lighten our darkness, Lord, beseech
We, still show mercy unto each
Who do you trust, in you confide
You our refuge, and none beside
And by your great mercy defend
Your servants here unto the end
From all perils, dangers of night
Whether unseen or clear to sight
For the love of your Son, we ask
Humbly you to fulfil this task
Your only Son, Jesus our Lord
He Christ, Anointed, living Word
All sorts of darkness turn to light
Shine on us your countenance bright
Going your way of love, truth, peace
Keep us and guard us, never cease
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. metre. I recalled recently that this Evening Service Collect/Prayer surely cannot mean just physical darkness - as if to pray for lighter evenings all year round, for example! But there is spiritual darkness too. Also. I don't think there HAS to be darkness, for there to be light present. It could just ALL be light.
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I kind of like your authors notes here orchidee & the positive glow threaded throughout today's poem.... Neville
Thanks Neville. Pity everyone has to lie down in a dark room after hearing me sing, but it can't be helped! lol.
A fine write Orchi and thank you .
Thanks Fay.
No matter from whence it is delivered, let the darkness of mind, body and soul be enlightened for all of creation.
Thanks Suresh.
The light is forever with us.
Thanks Gold.
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