Laudes Domini ‎#26

26. "The Rising Day"

1 Once more, my soul, the rising day
Salutes thy waking eyes;
Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay
To him that rules the skies.

2 Night unto night his name repeats
The day renews the sound,
Wide as the heavens on which he sits
To turn the seasons round.

3 'Tis he supports my mortal frame;
My tongue shall speak his praise;
My sins might rouse his wrath to flame,
And yet his wrath delays.

4 Great God, let all my hours be thine,
While I enjoy the light;
Then shall my sun in smiles decline,
And bring a pleasant night.

Text Information

• First Line: Once more, my soul, the rising day
• Title: "The Rising Day"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Morning; Opening of Service
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Opening Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: PETERBORO
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.