Hymns of the Lutheran Church

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

Author
T. Ken, 1695

Tune Information

Name
Morning Hymn
Meter
L. M.
Source
F. Barthelemon, 1741-1808