Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #CCXLIII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The Lord who reigns above the skies!
At his commanding word:
The Sun doth ev'ry morning rise,
And spreads his light abroad.
2 He runs his course from East to West,
And never makes a stay;
His travels makes all nations bless'd,
By forming night and day.
3 He gives a gracious light and heat,
To all that moves below;
His offices perform'd complete,
Will cause all plants to grow.
4 May I, like the obedient Sun,
My daily task fulfil;
Like him, my stage of duty run,
And do my Maker's will.
5 Jesus, my Sun of righteousness,
O may I feel thee near,
And trust thy faithful promises,
Till thou thyself appear. Topics: Morning Hymns Languages: English
The Lord who reigns above the skies!