CPWI Hymnal ‎#2

2. Awake, my soul, and with the sun

1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
thy daily stage of duty run;
shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise
to pay thy morning sacrifice.

2 Redeem thy mis-spent time that's past,
and live this day as if thy last;
improve thy talent with due care;
for the great day thyself prepare.

3 Let all thy converse be sincere,
thy conscience as the noon-day clear;
think how all-seeing God thy ways
and all thy secret thoughts surveys.

4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart,
and with the angels bear thy part;
who all night long unwearied sing
high praise to the eternal King.

5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
praise him all creatures here below,
praise him above, angelic host,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, and with the sun
• Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 (1692)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: MORNING HYMN
• Composer: François-Hippolyte Barthélémon, 1741-1808 (1785)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major