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.
Redeem thy misspent time that’s past,
And live this day as if thy last
Improve thy talent with due care
For the great day thyself prepare.
By influence of the Light divine
Let thy own light to others shine.
Reflect all heaven’s propitious ways
In ardent love, and cheerful praise.
In conversation be sincere
Keep conscience as the noontide clear
Think how all seeing God thy ways
And all thy secret thoughts surveys.
Awake, lift up thyself, my heart,
And with the angels bear thy part,
Who all night long unwearied sing
High praise to the eternal King.
All praise to Thee, Who safe has kept
And hast refreshed me while I slept
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake
I may of endless light partake.
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Lord, I my vows to Thee renew;
Disperse my sins as morning dew;
Guard my first springs of tthought and will,
And with Thyself my spirit fill.
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.
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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