American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#559

559. The Morning Sun Illumes The Skies

1 The morning sun illumes the skies,
And we from peaceful slumbers rise;
All praise to God, who hath this night
Protected us from Satan's might.

2 Lord Jesus, be our shield this day
And keep us on the narrow way;
To us Thy holy angels send
And let them to our wants attend.

3 Make Thou our hearts obedient
To do Thy will till life is spent,
To heed Thy Word, whate'er betide,
And follow Thee, our faithful Guide.

4 Grant that our work may prosper well,
While we beneath Thy shadow dwell.
Let all that we begin with Thee
To Tine own praise accomplished be.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The morning sun illumes the skies
• Title: The Morning Sun Illumes The Skies
• Translator: H. Brueckner (1925)
• Author: Nicolaus Hermann (ca. 1500)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: CANONBURY
• Composer (attributed to): Robert Alexander Schumann (1839, arr. )
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major