The Hymnal ‎#4

4. 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. Thy precious time misspent redeem;
Each present day thy last esteem;
Improve thy talent with due care;
For the great Day thyself prepare.

3. By influence of the light Divine,
Let thy own light to others shine;
Reflect all heaven's propitious rays
In ardent love and cheerful praise.

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. All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept
And hast refreshed me whilst I slept;
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake,
I may of endless light partake.

6. Direct, control, suggest, this day,
All I design, or do, or say;
That all my powers, with all their might,
In thy sole glory may unite.

7. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, and with the sun
• Author: Bishop Thomas Ken (1695 (Text of 1709))
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Public Domain.

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