Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#429

429. My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so?

1 My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so?
Awake my sluggish soul!
Nothing has half thy work to do,
Yet nothing's half so dull.

2 We, for whose sake all nature stands,
And stars their courses move;
We, for whose guard the angel bands
Come flying from above;

3 We, for whom God the Son came down,
And labor'd for our good,
How careless to secure that crown
He purchased with His blood.

4 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still,
And never act our parts?
Come, holy Dove, from th'heavenly hill,
Renew and warm our hearts.

Text Information

• First Line: My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so?
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christian Activity; Christians: their life and experience; Faithfulness; Life: Object of
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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