I often skip chant but I am enjoying these morning prayers.
CWB II removes archaisms for their version of the text, which is attributed the Pope Gregory the Great. I’ve flipped the last two lines of the third stanza given in CWB II, because it must be an error, as it mucks up the rhyme. If I am correct I think it is only the second error I have found in the whole collection.
It is here set to NOCTE SURGENTES (Chant mode 1), but Hymnary notes the use of CHRISTE SANCTORUM.
The metrical accompaniment doesn’t seem to match the chant notation so I’ve just ignored the chant for my backing.
1 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.2 Monarch of all things, fit us for your kingdom;
banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending;
bring us to heaven, where your saints united
joy without ending.3 All-holy Father, Son and equal Spirit,
Trinity blessèd, send us your salvation;
yours is the glory, ever resounding,
filling all creation.