7.6.7.6 D. [1035]Paean: Frederic Weber, 1856 John Ellerton, 1888 Praise to the heavenly Wisdom Who knows the hearts of all, The saintly life's beginnings, The traitor's secret fall; Our own ascended Master, Who heard his Church's cry, Made known his guiding presence, And ruled her from on high. Elect in his foreknowledge, To fill the lost one's place; He formed his chosen vessel By hidden gifts of grace; Then, by the lot's disposing He lifted up the poor, And set him with the Princes On high for evermore. Still guide thy Church, chief Shepherd, Her losses still renew; Be thy dread keys entrusted To faithful hands and true; Apostles of thy choosing May all her rulers be That each with joy may render His last account to thee! Amen. |