AS I AWOKE THIS MORNING

I awoke this morning, but not on my own
but by the grace of God, and his grace alone
As I opened my eyes, he gave me sight
for God had kept me one more night

As I heard the bids sing so sweetly and clear
my heart was filled with love and cheer
as my feet touched the floor, I felt a chill
I could feel God’s love so I just stood still

I thought about his goodness, and his love so dear
and how he forgave me of my sins, and took my fear
For there is nothing I can’t face with God on my side
and I thank the Lord Jesus, for through him I’m alive

I asked him to protect me, and lead me through the day
and to pour out his love in his heavenly way
Teach me to love my brother as God loves me
and from worldly sins to keep me free

And if my soul and body should separate this day
may my soul go to heaven with God to stay
An may the life that I lived have given a sign
so all my brothers and sisters keep Jesus on their mind

St. Mark 1:35

And in the morning, rising
up a great while before day,
he went out, and departed
into a solitary place,
and there prayed