FATHER, to thee I lift mine eyes, My longing eyes, and restless heart; Before...

FATHER, to thee I lift mine eyes, My longing eyes, and restless heart; Before the morning watch I rise, And wait to taste how good thou art, To obtain the grace I humbly claim, The saving power of Jesu's name.

This slumber from my soul O shake! Warn by thy Spirit's inward call; Let me to righteousness awake, And pray that I no more may fall, Or give to sin or Satan place, But walk in all thy righteous ways.

O wouldst thou, Lord, thy servant guard, ' Gainst every known or secret foe! A mind for all assaults prepared, A sober, vigilant mind bestow, Ever apprized of danger nigh, And when to fight, and when to fly.

O never suffer me to sleep Secure within the verge of hell! But still my watchful spirit keep In lowly awe and loving zeal; And bless me with a godly fear, And plant that guardian-angel here.

Attended by the sacred dread, And wise from evil to depart, Let me from strength to strength proceed, And rise to purity of heart; Through all the paths of duty move, From humble faith to perfect love.