The Celebration Hymnal ‎#625

625. Sun of My Soul

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 weary eyelids gently steep,
Be my last tho't, 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 to bless me when I wake,
Ere thro' the world my way I take;
Abide with me till in Thy love
I lose myself in heav'n above.

Text Information

• First Line: Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear
• Title: Sun of My Soul
• Author: John Keble
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Comfort and Encouragement
• Notes: Includes optional choral ending

Tune Information

• Name: HURSLEY
• Arranger (choral ending): Ken Barker
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c. 1774
• Copyright: Choral ending © 1997 by Integrity's Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC)