The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) ‎#48

48. O Lord of life, thy quickening voice

1 O Lord of life, thy quickening voice
Awakes my morning song!
In gladsome words I would rejoice
That I to thee belong.

2 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.

3 Therefore I choose my highest part,
And turn my face to thee;
Therefore I stir my inmost heart
To worship fervently.

4 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.

5 Within my heart speak, Lord, speak on,
My heart alive to keep,
Till comes the night, and, labour done,
In thee I fall asleep.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord of life, thy quickening voice
• Author: George MacDonald, 1824-1905
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1973
• Topic: Approach to God: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: NATIVITY
• Composer: Henry Lahee, 1826-1912
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: B♭ Major