Somno refectis artubus

The hymn "Our limbs refreshed with slumber now" originates from the Latin hymn "Somno refectis artubus," which is attributed to **Saint Ambrose** (340-397 AD). Saint Ambrose was a bishop of Milan and one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He is known for his contributions to Christian hymnody and liturgy.

The hymn is traditionally sung at Matins on Mondays and is part of the **Breviary and Missal**¹. The English translation of this hymn was done by **John Mason Neale**, a 19th-century Anglican priest and hymnologist. Neale's translations of ancient hymns have been widely appreciated for their poetic quality and faithfulness to the original texts.
Here is the text of the hymn in a code block for clarity:

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Our limbs refreshed with slumber now,
And sloth cast off, in prayer we bow;
And while we sing thy praises dear,
O Father, be thou present here.
To thee our earliest morning song,
To thee our hearts full powers belong;
And thou, O Holy One, prevent
Each following action and intent.
As shades at morning flee away,
And night before the star of day;
So each transgression of the night
Be purged by thee, celestial Light!
Cut off, we pray thee, each offense,
And every lust of thought and sense:
That by their lips who thee adore
Thou mayst be praised forevermore.
Grant this, O Father ever One
With Christ, thy sole-begotten Son,
And Holy Ghost, whom all adore,
Reigning and blest forevermore.
Amen.

``` ¹: [Catholic Cornucopia](^1^)
³: [Hymnary.org](^3^)

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(3) Somno refectis artubus : The Hymns of the Breviary and Missal .... http://cathcorn.org/hotbam/11.html.
(4) Our limbs refreshed with slumber now | Hymnary.org. https://patrick.calvin.edu/text/our_limbs_refreshed_with_slumber_now.
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