The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#632

632. Still, still with thee, when purple morning breaketh

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 Still, still with thee! As to each new-born morning
A fresh and solemn splendour still is given,
So does this blessèd consciousness, awaking,
Breathe each day nearness unto thee and Heaven.

3 When sinks the soul, subdued by toil to slumber,
Its closing eye looks up to thee in prayer;
Sweet the repose beneath thy wings o’ershading,
But sweeter still, to wake and find thee there.

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!

Text Information

• First Line: Still, still with thee, when purple morning breaketh
• Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe (1812-96)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Means of grace: Prayer

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