Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#199

199. My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so?

1 My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so?
Awake, my sluggish soul!
Nothing has half thy work to do
Yet nothing's half so dull.

2 We, for whose sake all nature stands,
And stars their courses move;
We, for whose guard the angel bands
Come flying from above;

3 We, for whom God the Son came down
And labored for our good,
How careless to secure that crown
He purchased with His blood.

4 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still,
And never act our parts?
Come, holy Dove, from th'heavenly hill,
Renew and warm our hearts.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so?
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christians: Workers for Christ; Diligence; Petition; Holy Spirit: Mocked

Tune Information

• Name: SPARTA
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. M.