HYMN 39. S. M.

See how the Morning Sun

Elizabeth Scott 1708–1776


1

See how the morning sun
Pursues his shining way;
And wide proclaims his maker’s praise,
With ev’ry bright’ning ray.

2

Then would my rising soul
Of heaven’s parent sing;
And spread the truth from pole to pole,
Of Jesus my great King.

3

In faith I laid me down,
Beneath his guardian care;
I slept and I awoke and found,
That he was just as near.

4

O Lord I want to live
So humble unto thee,
That in my presence I may spend
A blest eternity.

5

Give me thy Spirit, then,
To guide me through this day,
That I may be upright and just,
And always watch and pray.