202. 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 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. A-men.

3 All praise to thee, who safe has kept
And hast refreshed me while I slept:
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake
I may of endless life partake.

4 Lord, I my vows to thee renew;
Disperse my sins as morning dew;
Guard my first springs of thought and will,
And with thyself my spirit fill.

5 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.

6 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: Thomas Ken, 1637 - 1711
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church : Worship - The Day's Work; The Church: Worship - Morning
Notes: This hymn may also be sung to TALLIS' CANON (No. 21)
Tune Information
Name: MORNING HYMN
Composer: Francois H. Barthelemon, 1741 - 1808
Meter: L. M.
Key: G Major



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