Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 ‎#20

20. A Morning Hymn

I. Lord of my life, O may thy praise
Employ my noblest pow'rs,
Whose goodness lengthens out my days,
And fills the circling hours!

II. Preserv'd by thy almighty arm,
I pass the shades of night,
Serene, and safe from ev'ry harm,
And see returning light,

III. While many spent the night in sighs,
And restless pains and woes;
In gentle sleep I clos'd my eyes
And undisturb'd repose.

IV. When sleep, death's 'semblance o'er me spread,
And I unconscious lay,
Thy watchful care was round my bed,
To guard my feeble clay.

V. O let the same almighty care
My waking hours attend;
From ev'ry danger, ev'ry snare,
My heedless steps defend.

VI. Smile on my minutes as they roll,
And guide my future days;
And let thy goodness fill my soul
With gratitude and praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of my life, O may thy praise
• Title: A Morning Hymn
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1760

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