Psalmodia Germanica ‎#167

167. My Soul, awake, and tender

I My Soul, awake, and tender
To God, thy great Defender,
Thy Prayer and Thanksgiving,
Because thou art still living.

II. Last Night, when lying senseless,
And utterly defencelsss,
I was in greatest Danger,
From Darkness and its Ranger.

III. Nay, when that Lion's fury
Was ready to devour me;
Thy gracious Condescention
Has cross'd his foul Intention.

IV. Thou said'st: My Child, be easy;
My Presence shall release Thee
From frightful Pain and Evil,
In Spite of Hell and Devil.

V. Thou, Lord, hast kept thy Promise;
In vain was Satan's Malice;
With Joy I now discover
Thy Light, O Lord, my Lover.

VI. My Thanks shall be the spices
Of Morning Sacrifices;
My deep Humiliation
Sues for thine Acceptation.

VII. In gracious condescension
Despise not my Intention;
Nor Body, Soul, nor Spirit
Can boat of any Merit.

VIII. Fulfil in me thy Pleasure;
Thy Mercy be my Treasure;
Thy Angel guard my Goings
From Satan's guileful Doings.

IX. Bless ev'ry Thought and Action;
Thy Will be my Direction:
Beginning, Middle, Ending
To Thee alone be tending.

X. Thy Bliss be my Salvation;
My Heart thy Habitation:
Thy Word my Food and Relish,
Till thou destroy'st what's Hellish.

Text Information

• First Line: My Soul, awake, and tender
• German Title: Wach auf mein Hertz und singe
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1756
• Topic: Morning Hymn
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [My Soul, awake, and tender]
• Key: B♭ Major