Christian Hymns ‎#51

51. Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear

1 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear,
It is not night if Thou be near;
Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise
To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes.

2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep
My wearied eyelids gently steep,
Be my last thought, how sweet to rest
Forever on my Saviour's breast.

3 Abide with me from morn till eve,
For without Thee I cannot live,
Abide with me when night is nigh,
For without Thee I dare not die.

4 If some poor wandering child of Thine
Has spurned to-day the voice divine,
Now, Lord, the gracious work begin;
Let him no more lie down to sin.

Text Information

• First Line: Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Evening
• Notes: J. Keble, 1820.

Tune Information

• Name: SUN OF MY SOUL
• Composer: P. Ritter (1792)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major