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May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen, and the…
Quote byJohn Henry Newman · 1801–1890
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Sermons Bearing on Subjects of the Day (1843), Sermon XX: Wisdom and Innocence, p. 347.
English (original)
May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done! Then in His mercy may He give us safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last!
— John Henry Newman
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Christian! hence learn to do thy part, And leave the rest to Heaven.
Sin can read sin, but dimly scans high grace.
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Cor ad cor loquitur.
Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home— Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet: I do not ask to see The distant scene,—one step enough for me.