Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#266

266. 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 giv'n,
So does this blessed consciousness, awaking,
Breathe each day nearness unto Thee and heav'n.

4 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 Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896
• Meter: 11.10.11.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 139:18
  ;
  Psalm 139:19
• Topic: Consolation; Creation; Eternal Life; Presence of God

Tune Information

• Name: CONSOLATION
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847 (arr.)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10
• Key: D Major