The Sun Arises Now

Verse 1

The sun arises now With rays most tender, It paints the mountain brow With rosy splendor. In faith, my soul, now lift your voice in singing To God, your gladness show, Your hearts with joy aglow And praises ringing.

Verse 2

Like countless grains of sand Beyond all measure, And wide as sea and land Is Heaven's treasure Of grace, which God anew each day will give us, For like a gentle rain, Our lives of sinful stain Each morning bathes us.

Verse 3

God has throughout the night My bed surrounded With angel hosts of light And pow'r unbounded; So I in calm did rest in peaceful slumber Until from deep repose The light again arose From darkness somber.

Verse 4

Lord, keep my soul today From sin and blindness; Surround me on my way With loving-kindness And fill my heart, O God, with joy from heaven; I then can ask no more. My future is secure, By Wisdom given.

Verse 5

Lord, You know best my needs, My pains You're sharing; Your Word and grace now feeds The lamb You're bearing. What more could I desire with You deciding The course which I now take? I follow in the wake Where You are guiding!