Today’s hymn comes from Joyce Torrens-Graham (1901-1953) who wrote many poems and essays under the pen name of Jan Struther. During World War II she moved with her children to New York City and remained there until her death. In England she is best known for her novel Mrs. Miniver, which was later made into a movie. Her collection of writings called Songs of Praise included twelve of her hymn texts1. The hymn is written to the tune usually associated with Be Thou My Vision; enjoy!
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy:
Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,
whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe:
Be there at our labors, and give us, we pray,
your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.
Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,
your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace:
Be there at our homing, and give us, we pray,
your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.
Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm:
Be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray,
your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day
Hymn of the Day 
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Thank you.
In Christ Jesus Holy Name Barbara Abbey
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