XI
O God, since this Thy earth doth show so fair,
Since mine eyes strain to see, by day and night,
The stars and lustrous planets glowing bright;
And the proud clouds that earth's refreshment bear;
Since the wide sea eternally lies there
Where I may watch his splendor and his might;
Since earth prepareth for my eager sight
The gorgeous raiment she doth gaily wear:
Since mine eyes strain to see, by day and night,
The stars and lustrous planets glowing bright;
And the proud clouds that earth's refreshment bear;
Since the wide sea eternally lies there
Where I may watch his splendor and his might;
Since earth prepareth for my eager sight
The gorgeous raiment she doth gaily wear:
Since here, O God, all things do seem so glad,
Take from my heart this darkness that doth bind
My joy in fetters, hung in heavy wise;
That, as I now stand silent, being sad,
My heart, set free, may in this fair world find
The pleasures that are given to mine eyes.
Take from my heart this darkness that doth bind
My joy in fetters, hung in heavy wise;
That, as I now stand silent, being sad,
My heart, set free, may in this fair world find
The pleasures that are given to mine eyes.
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