The New English Hymnal ‎#232

232. 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,
Live this day as if 'twere 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 the all-seeing God thy ways
And all thy secret thoughts surveys.

4 Awake, awake, ye heavenly choir,
May your devotion me inspire,
That I like you my age may spend,
Like you may on my God attend.

5 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 (attributed to): Thomas Ken, 1637-1711
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: MORNING HYMN
• Composer: François Barthélémon, 1741-1808
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major