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Text:"The Rising Day"
Tune:PETERBORO

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.



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