C. M. Secret devotion and spiritual-mindedness. ver.147,55 ver.81 ver.164 ver.62 To thee, before the dawning light My gracious God, I pray; I meditate thy name by night, And keep thy law by day. My spirit faints to see thy grace, Thy promise bears me up; And while salvation long delays, Thy word supports my hope. Seven times a day I lift my hands, And pay my thanks to thee; Thy righteous providence demands Repeated praise from me. When midnight darkness veils the skies, I call thy works to mind; My thoughts in warm devotion rise, And sweet acceptance find. |