Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#296

296. While yet the morn is breaking

1 While yet the morn is breaking,
I thank my God once more,
Beneath whose care awaking,
I find the night is o'er;
I thank Him that He calls me
To life and health anew,
I know, whate'er befalls me,
His care will still be true.

2 Guardian of Israel, hear me,
Watch o'er me through the day,
In all I do be near me:
For others too I pray;
To Thee I would commend them,
Our church, our youth, our land,
Direct them and defend them,
When dangers are at hand.

3 O gently grant Thy blessing,
That we may do Thy will,
No more Thy ways transgressing,
Our proper task fulfill;
With Peter's full affiance
Let down our nets again,
If Thou art our reliance,
Our toil will not be vain.

4 Thou art the Vine--O nourish
The branches graft in Thee,
And let them grow and flourish,
A fair and fruitful tree;
Thy Spirit put within us,
And let His gifts of grace
To all good actions win us,
That best may show His praise.

Text Information

• First Line: While yet the morn is breaking
• Author: Johannes Mühlmann (1618)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: No. 13
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Morning
• Notes: From the German text: Dank sei Gott in der Hoehe

Tune Information

• Name: WEBB (Goodwin)
• Composer: George James Webb (1837)
• Meter: No. 13
• Key: B♭ Major