Sunday, September 30, 2007

Where the Doxology Really came from

Or so I am told....

Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Thy daily stage of duty run;
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise
To pay Thy morning sacrifice.

Lord, I my vows to Thee renew;
Disperse my sins as morning dew;
Guard my first springs of thought and will,
And with Thyself my spirit fill.

Direct, control, suggest, this day,
All I design to do or say;
That all my pow'rs, with all their might,
In thy sole glory may unite.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

-Thomas Ken

Amen.

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaamennnnnnnnn.

1 comment:

Pauline said...

Ahh. Fascinating! :-) Thanks for posting this!