VESPER HYMN^[53][5]

Björn Halldórsson (1821-1882)
7.6.7.6 D
Let Thy summer gift, O Lord,
Pardon be, and peace and power:
Sun of Life Divine, abroad
All Thy healing radiance shower.
This world's sun before our eyes
Chases far cold winter's night:
Jesu, Sun of Grace, arise;
Shed on us Thy heavenly light.

^[52][4]After the Icelandic of Provost Björn Halldórsson, senior, A.D. 1841.

Páll Jónsson
7.6.7.6 D
On the wings of light declining
Sinks the westering sun to sleep:
Lord, alike in dark or shining,
Thy pure eyes their vigil keep.
Let Thy light, which faileth never,
Round me shine, though day depart;
And, though night prevaileth, ever
Flood the chambers of my heart.

^[54][5]After the Icelandic of Páll Jónsson, A.D. 1889.