After the words of William Penn 1682*

I will begin  . . .
with the morning
(with the beginning of time)
 
As you wake,
retire your mind
into a pure silence,
from all thoughts
of worldly things,
. . . and wait upon God,
to feel his good presence,
to commit your whole self,
into his blessed care.
 
Then rise . . . (if well)
Immediately,
ever remembering
that God is present,
the overseer
of your thoughts,
your words,
your actions . . .
 
If you have intervals
from those lawful occasions
delight to step home
(within yourself I mean).
Commune with your heart
and be still.
 
I will end . . .
with the evening,
(with the ending of time)
 
The evening comes . . .
Read again the Holy Scripture,
and have your time of retirement
before you close your eyes.
 
(So the Lord may be
the Alpha and Omega
of your life)