The Hymnal ‎#107

107. Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh

1 Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh,
When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee;
Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight,
Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee.

2 Alone with Thee, amid the mystic shadows,
The solemn hush of nature newly born;
Alone with Thee in breathless adoration,
In the calm dew and freshness of the morn.

3 Still, still with Thee! As to each newborn morning
A fresh and solemn splendor still is given,
So does this blessed consciousness, awaking,
Breathe each day nearness unto Thee and heaven.

4 So shall it be at last, in that bright morning
When the soul waketh and life’s shadows flee;
O in that hour, fairer than daylight dawning,
Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh
• Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe (1812-1896)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: God the Father: His Abiding Presence; God: Presence, His Abiding; Inner Life, The

Tune Information

• Name: CONSOLATION
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10
• Key: E♭ Major