Creator of the radiant light,
Dividing day from sable night;
Who, with the light's bright origin,
The world's creation didst begin.
Who, of the morn and ev'ning ray,
Mad'st measur'd light, and called it day;
Black night begins to cloud the spheres,
Vouchsafe to hear our sighs and tears.
Whilst with our crimes we burdened are,
And fall'n a prey to Satan's snare;
Whilst fading pleasure us deceive,
Let not our souls our bodies leave.
Let us at heaven for mercy knock;
Let us the gates of life unlock:
Whatever's evil let us fly,
And punish past iniquity.
most clement Father, lend Thine ear;
Co-equal Son, receive our prayer;
O Holy Spirit, hear our cry:
Who reign all three eternally.

Amen.

V. Let my prayer ascend, O Lord.
R. Like incense in Thy sight.