A Morning Hymn Poem by Christopher Smart

A Morning Hymn

Rating: 4.5


O Thou, who lately closed my eyes,
And calmed my soul to rest,
Now the dull blank of darkness flies,
Be thanked, be praised, and blest!

And as thou saved me in the night,
From anguish and dismay,
Lead through the labours of the light,
And dangers of the day.

Through from Thy laws I daily swerve,
Yet still Thy mercy grant;
Shield me from all that I deserve,
And grant me all I want.

However she's tempted to descend,
Keep reason on her throne;
From all men's passions me defend,
But chiefly from my own.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kim Barney 31 January 2016

Has the rhythm of hymn, all right. Now we just need the music.

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Edward Kofi Louis 31 January 2016

To Pray and respect life. Thanks for sharing.

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Rajnish Manga 31 January 2016

May this morning hymn and the prayer protect us always in life- From anguish and dismay, And dangers of the day.

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Anil Kumar Panda 31 January 2016

Save us from all harms and help to be a nice human being.Nice prayer.

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Susan Williams 31 January 2016

A well-done poem of faith, both supplication and thanksgiving in its words: - - -From anguish and dismay, Lead through the labours of the light, And dangers of the day.

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Savita Tyagi 31 January 2016

Beautiful hym. From all. Men's passion me defend..but chiefly from my own. The rule of prayer, the path to peace to be followed with devotion.

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M Asim Nehal 31 January 2016

Nice poem,

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Birgitta Abimbola Heikka 31 January 2016

Lovely, prayerful poem to recite each morning

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* Sunprincess * 31 January 2016

..........a classic poem and written beautifully ★

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Christopher Smart

Christopher Smart

Kent, England
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