Eternal
light shine in our hearts.
Eternal goodness deliver us from evil.
Eternal power be our support.
Eternal wisdom scatter the darkness of our ignorance.
Eternal pity have mercy on us
that with all our heart and mind
and soul and strength we may seek Your face
Eternal goodness deliver us from evil.
Eternal power be our support.
Eternal wisdom scatter the darkness of our ignorance.
Eternal pity have mercy on us
that with all our heart and mind
and soul and strength we may seek Your face
and
be brought by Your infinite mercy into Your holy presence.
~
Alcuin of York, 8th century