The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#539

539. Awake, my soul, and with the sun

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 Thy precious time misspent, redeem;
Each present day thy last esteem;
Improve thy talent with due care,
For the great day thyself prepare.

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

4 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept,
And hast refreshed me while I slept,
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake,
I may of endless light partake.

5 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew;
Disperse my sins, as morning dew,
Guard my first springs of thought and will;
And with Thyself my spirit fill.

6 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
• Author: T. Ken (1695)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Family Prayer: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: [Awake, my soul, and with the sun]
• Composer: F. Barthélémon, 1741—1808
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major