Morning Hymn

O Lord of life, thy quickening voice Awakes my morning song! In gladsome words I would rejoice That I to thee belong. I see thy light, I feel thy wind; The world, it is thy word; Whatever wakes my heart and mind, Thy presence is, my Lord. The living soul which I call me Doth love, and long to know; It is a thought of living thee, Nor forth of thee can go. Therefore I choose my highest part, And turn my face to thee; Therefore I stir my inmost heart To worship fervently. Lord, let me live and will this day- Keep rising from the dead; Lord, make my spirit good and gay- Give me my daily bread. Within my heart, speak, Lord, speak on, My heart alive to keep, Till comes the night, and, labour done, In thee I fall asleep.