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Father We Praise Thee

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"Father, We Praise The, Now the Night is Over", is an early morning prayer of gratefulness to God's care. What we have to offer, in gratefulness, is prayer and meditation. The hope of this poem is that the God who watches over us through the night and watches us while we sleep, will fit us, and make us whole so that we can experience heaven. This poem connects us to those who by virtue of having already passed from life, are experiencing joy unending. It is definitely Trinitarian, specifically mentioning the Father, Son and Spirit.

Father We Praise Thee

Father, We Praise Thee, Now the Night is Over

Father We Praise Thee

Gregory the Great

Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over;
Active and watchful, stand we all before Thee;
Singing we offer prayer and meditation:
Thus we adore Thee.

Monarch of all things, fit us for Thy mansions;
Banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending;
Bring us to heaven where Thy saints united
Joy without ending.

All-holy Father, Son and equal Spirit,
Trinity blesses, send us Thy salvation;
Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding
Through all creation.

Meter: 11.11.11.5