African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#26

26. Still, Still with Thee

1 Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh,
When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee;
Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight,
Dawns the sweet consciousness I am with Thee.

2 Alone with Thee amid the mystic shadows,
The solemn hush of nature newly born;
Alone with Thee in breathless adoration,
In the calm dew and freshness of the morn.

3 Still, still with Thee! as to each newborn morning
A fresh and solemn splendor still is given,
So does this blessed consciousness, awaking,
Breathe each day nearness unto Thee and heaven.

4 When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber,
Its closing eyes look up to Thee in prayer;
Sweet the repose beneath Thy wings o'ershading,
But sweeter still, to wake and find Thee there.

5 So shall it be at last, in that bright morning,
When the soul waketh, and life's shadows flee;
O in that hour, fairer than daylight dawning,
Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh
• Title: Still, Still with Thee
• Author: Harriet B.Stowe, 1812-1896
• Meter: 11 10.11 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Worship and Praise: Morning; Inner Life; Morning

Tune Information

• Name: CONSOLATION
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
• Meter: 11 10.11 10.
• Key: E♭ Major