Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#74

74. Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun

1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Thy daily stage of duty run;
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise
To pay thy morning sacrifice.

2 Let all thy converse be sincere,
Thy conscience as the noon-day clear;
Think how th'allseeing God thy ways
And all thy secret thoughts surveys.

3 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept
And hast refreshed me whilst I slept.
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake,
I may of endless light partake.

4 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew;
Disperse my sins as morning dew;
Guard my first springs of thought and will
And with Thyself my spirit fill.

5 Direct, control, suggest, this day,
All I design, or do or say
That all my pow'rs, with all their might,
In Thy sole glory may unite.

6 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, and with the sun
• Title: Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun
• Author: T. Ken, 1637-1711 (cento, alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996

Tune Information

• Name: MORNING HYMN
• Composer: F. H. Barthélémon, 1741-1808
• Meter: L M
• Key: G Major