O Lord of life, Thy quickening voice

Verse 1

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

Verse 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.

Verse 3

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

Verse 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.

Verse 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.