Lauds

Ye that have spent the silent night

In sleep and quiet rest,

And joy to see the (cheerful) light

That riseth in the east;

Now lift your hearts, your voices raise,

Your morning tribute bring,

And pay a grateful song of praise

To Heaven's Almighty King

For as this gloomy night did last

But for a little space;

As heavenly day, (now night is past),

Doth show his pleasant face;

So let us hope, when faith and love

Their work on earth have done,

God's blessed face to see above,

Heaven's better, brighter sun.