[NPM] I'm not sure if this is actually poetry or not...

Most blessed of all nights, chosen by God
to see Christ rising from the dead!

Of this night scripture says:
'The night will be as clear as day:
it will become my light, my joy.'

Te power of his holy night
dispels all evil, washes guilt away,
restores lost innocence, brings mourners joy;
it casts out hatred, brings us peace, and humbles earthly pride.

Night truly blessed when heaven is wedded to earth
and man is reconciled with God!

Therefore, heavenly Father, in the joy of this night,
receive our evening sacrifice of praise,
your Church's solemn offering.

Accept this Easter candle,
a flame divided but undimmed,
a pillar of fire that glows to the honour of God.

Let it mingle with the lights of heaven
and continue bravely burning
to dispel the darkness of this night!

May the Morning Star, which never sets find this flame still burning:
and shed his peaceful light on all mankind,
your Son who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Exsultet, Easter Vigil, The Roman Missal