LI THE LIGHT INVISIBLE
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O LIGHT that lives on every hill and shore, Beyond the light that dies at close of day, The tears fill up the chalice of mine eyes With gladness, when I see Thee far away.
O Stream that flows until the world shall end, Past fretful town and hermitage and field, Red are thy waters, but they throb with peace; I touch their dew and all my wounds are healed.
O Voice that speaks in every grove and street, Above the song of birds and oaths of men, I hear and follow Thee, although my steps Begin a course that lies beyond my ken.
O Face returning at each Eucharist, More close than forms that change with changing years, I am the veil between myself and Thee, Burn Thou the veil, and burning, kill my fears.
O Guest that comes to take away our best, And all the loves we garner at our side, Thou art our Best, our Home art Thou. For Thee, Attentive I will labour and abide.