John of the Cross ( 1542-1591) Carmelite monk,mystic, guide, and reformer of the church

  Psalm  30:6

Weeping 

may 

spend 

the 

night, 

but 

joy 

come

in the 

morning. 

“Grant, that 

when all is dark,

 we may wait patiently 

for the light, 

and in the silence

listen for your voice, 

and in all things trust 

in the promises 

of Jesus Christ our Lord...” (Collect)