The Christian Sunday School Hymnal ‎#139

139. Hursley

1 Sun of my soul! thou Savior dear,
It is not night if thou be near;
O may no earth-born cloud arise
To hide thee from thy servant's eyes.

2 When soft the dews of kindly sleep
My wearied eyelids gently steep,
Be my last thought—how sweet to rest
Forever on my Savior's breast!

3 Abide with me from morn till eve,
For without thee I can not live;
Abide with me when night is nigh,
For without thee I dare not die.

4 Be near to bless me when I wake,
Ere through the world my way I take;
Abide with me till, in thy love,
I lose myself in heaven above.

Text Information

• First Line: Sun of my soul! thou Savior dear
• Title: Hursley
• Author: J. Keble
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  John 1:4

Tune Information

• Name: [Sun of my soul! thou Savior dear]
• Composer: W. H. Monk—arr