Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: I Praise thy name O God of Light
Topic: The Home/Morning Hymns
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1180
Page Number: 709, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsI praise thy name, O God of Light,
For rest and safety through the night;
Beneath thy wing, securely kept,
I closed my eyes and sweetly slept.
Redeemed from weariness, I rise
To greet the light with cheerful eyes;
And with the birds on joyful wing,
My soul would rise, and sweetly sing.
I thank thee, Lord, for all thy care,
For all the blessings that I share-
Life, reason, health, and home, and friends,
And every gift thy goodness sends.
O let me never, never cease
To cherish trust and thankfulness:
From thee, thou Maker of my frame,
Each undeserved blessing came.
As numberless as stars of heaven
Are the rich bountles thou hast given,
And fresh as dews, and sweet as flowers,
The love that smiles on all my hours.
O let me to thy altar bring
A pure and grateful offering;
And let my thanks, as incense rise,
In Christ, a pleasing sacrifice.