Laudes Domini ‎#7

7. Morning

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 Awake, lift up thyself, my heart,
And with the angels bear thy part,
Who all night long unwearied sing
High praises to the eternal King.

3 Glory to thee, who safe hast kept,
And hast refreshed me when I slept;
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake,
I may of endless life partake.

4 Lord, I my vows to thee renew;
Scatter 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, and with the sun
• Title: Morning
• Author: Thomas Ken
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: LOWRY
• Composer: G. F. Root
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal