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OW that the  star  of light  has  risen,

Let us  to  God  most humbly pray,

To save  us  from  all  hurtful things

In all  our  actions  of  the day.

To bridle  and  restrain  our tongue,

That wordy  war  may  not resound,

To cover  and  protect  our sight,

From dangerous  follies  all around.

To drive  iniquity  away,

And   purify    our  inmost soul,

And by  spare  use  of  meat and drink

Our   rebel    passions  to control.

That, when  the  day  has sped away,

And He  again  the  night shall bring,

We  may,    through  holy abstinence,

With   purity    His  glory sing.

— Bagshawe.