Divine creator of the light - Gregory the Great

Divine creator of the light, 

Who, bringing forth the golden ray, 

Didst join the morning with the night 

And call the blessed union day;

We bow to thee, whose mighty word 

Made time begin and heaven move;

Hear thou our tearful prayer, O Lord, 

And warm us with the light of love.

Lord, let no crime our souls oppress, 

Or keep us from thy law divine;

Oh guard us by thy saving grace

And make our wills accord with thine.

Still may we seek thy heavenly seat,

And strive eternal life to gain; 

Oh, keep us in thy mercy sweet,

And cleanse our souls from earthly stain.

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Gregory the Great (c. 540 – 604) Italy

Translated by Daniel Joseph Donahoe

Source: Early Christian hymns : translations of the verses of the most noted Latin writers of the early and middle ages, Translated by Daniel Joseph Donahoe, Grafton Press, 1908