Voices United ‎#406

406. See the Morning Sun Ascending

1 See the morning sun ascending,
radiant in the eastern sky;
hear the angel voices blending
in their praise to God on high!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory be to God on high!

2 So may we, in lowly station,
join the choristers above;
singing with the whole creation,
praising thee for your great love.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory be to God above!

3 For your loving-kindness ever
shed upon our earthly way;
for your mercy, ceasing never,
for your blessing day by day:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory be to God alway!

4 "Wisdom, honour, power, and blessing!"
with the angelic host we cry;
round your throne, your name confessing,
now we would to you draw nigh.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory be to God on high!

Text Information

• First Line: See the morning sun ascending
• Title: See the Morning Sun Ascending
• Author: Charles Parkin (1953)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: The Church at Worship: Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical: Opening Hymns; Angels; Hallelujah; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Service Music: Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting

Tune Information

• Name: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)
• Composer: Joachim Neander (1680)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alt setting: #28