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1762–1850

SUNRISE.

William Lisle Bowles

When from my humble bed I rise, And see the morning sun, That, glorious in the eastern skies, Its journey has begun,

I think of the Almighty Power Which called this orb from night; I think how many at this hour Rejoice beneath its light.

And then I pray, in every land, Where'er this light is shed, That all who live may bless the Hand Which gives their daily bread.

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