Author: Thomas Arnold; Henry J. Buckoll; Friedrich R. L. von Canitz (1654-1699) Hymnal: The Worshipbook #337 (1972) Meter: 8.4.7 D Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, you must be waking.
Now is breaking
O'er the earth another day.
Come to him who made this splendor;
May you render
All your feeble strength can pay.
2 Gladly hail the light returning;
Ready burning
Be the incense of your powers.
For the night is safely ended;
God has tended
With his care your helpless hours.
3 Pray that he may prosper ever
Each endeavor
When your aim is good and true;
But that he may ever thwart you,
And convert you,
When you evil would pursue.
4 Only God's free gifts abuse not,
Light refuse not,
But his Spirit's voice obey;
You with him shall dwell, beholding
Light enfolding
All things in unclouded day.
Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Other Observances Christian Education Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Tune Title: MEINE ARMUTH
Come, My Soul, You Must Be Waking