Tallis' Canon
Glory to thee, who safe has kept | |
And hast refreshed me whilst I slept; | |
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake | |
I may of endless light partake. | |
Heaven is, dear Lord, where'er thou art, | |
O never then from me depart; | |
For to my soul 'tis hell to be | |
But from one moment void of thee. | |
Lord, I my vows to thee renew; | |
Scatter my sins as morning dew; | |
Guard my first springs of thought and will, | |
And with thyself my spirit fill. | |
Direct, control, suggest this day | |
All I design, or do, or say; | |
That all my powers, with all their might, | |
In thy sole glory may unite. | |
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; | |
Praise him, all creatures here below; | |
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; | |
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. | |
T. Ken (1637-1711) |