WHEN I AWAKE FROM SLUMBER

When i awake from slumber 

1.

When I awake from slumber

To greet the golden day,

Then teach me, Lord, to number

Its hours in wisdom’s way.

2.

When clouds at dawn are gleaming,

Lift up mine answering eyes

To where Thy light is streaming

On faith’s high enterprise.

3.

While all the heights are calling

And skies are blithe and blue,

Keep Thou my feet from falling,

My heart’s ambitions true.

4.

Let simple pleasures cheer me

When every goal seems far;

Reveal Thyself as near me

As life and duty are.

5.

And when the light is fading,

If dreams have not come true,

Yet breathe Thy peace pervading

The twilight through and through.

6.

When life’s long day is ended

And shadows closer creep,

Lord, let me feel befriended

Before I go to sleep.