African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#37

37. Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear

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 the soft 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 cannot live;
Abide with me when night is nigh,
For without Thee I dare not die.

4 Be near and 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear
• Title: Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear
• Author: John Keble, 1792-1866
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:29
• Topic: Worship and Praise: Evening; God: Abiding Presence

Tune Information

• Name: HURSLEY
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Adapt. from Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c. 1774