The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#549

549. When, Streaming from the Eastern Skies

1 When, streaming from the eastern skies,
The morning light salutes mine eyes,
O Sun of righteousness divine,
On me with beams of mercy shine;
Chase all dark clouds of guilt away,
And turn my darkness into day.

2 When, unto heaven's glorious King
My morning sacrifice I bring;
And, grieving o'er my guilt and shame,
Ask mercy, Saviour, in Thy Name:
My conscience sprinkle with Thy blood,
And be my Advocate with God.

3 When each day's scenes and labors close,
And wearied nature seeks repose,
With pardoning mercy richly blest,
Guard me, my Saviour, while I rest:
And as each rising sun I see,
O draw me nearer unto Thee.

4 And, at my life's last setting sun,
My conflict o'er, my labors done,
Jesus, Thy heavenly radiance shed,
To cheer and bless my dying bed;
And from death's gloom my spirit raise,
To see Thy face and sing Thy praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When, streaming from the eastern skies
• Title: When, Streaming from the Eastern Skies
• Author: William Shrubsole (1813, a.)
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Occasional: Morning; Morning

Tune Information

• Name: BROWNWELL
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn, (1732-1809).
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Or: St. Catherine, No. 486.