O Glorious Saint whose heart did burn – Modernized Edition

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O Glorious Saint1Saint Augustine. whose heart did burn
          And flame with Love Divine,
Remember me, most sinful wretch,2Unfortunate or miserable person.
          Who hunger-starved doth pine
For want of that which thou enjoyest
          In such abundant measure.
It is my God that I do mean
          My joy, and all my treasure.
Thy words, o Saint, are truly sweet
          Because thou dost address
Them unto him who’s only meet3Fit.
          Our miseries to redress.





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Source: 1658, p. 15