October 16

My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning.

AH! what time wilt Thou come? when shall that crie

"The Bridegroome's comming!" fill the sky?

Shall it in the evening run

When our words and works are done?

Or will Thy all-surprising light

Break at midnight,

Or shall these early fragrant hours

Unlock thy bowres?

Let my course, my aym, my love,

And chief acquaintance be above;

So when that day and hour shall come,

In which Thyself will be the Sun,

Thou'lt find me drest and on my way,

HENRY

VAUGHAN

Watching the break of Thy great day.

THE DAWN