Sun of my Soul! Thou Saviour dear
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[C] Sun of my soul! Thou Saviour dear,
[F] It is not night if thou be near;
[G] Oh! may no earth born cloud arise
[C] To hide thee from thy servant's eyes.
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[C] When the soft dews of kindly sleep
[F] My wearied eyelids gently steep,
[G] Be my last thought, how sweet to rest
[C] For ever on my Saviour's breast.
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[C] Abide with me from morn till eve,
[F] For without thee I cannot live;
[G] Abide with me when night is nigh,
[C] For without thee I dare not die.
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[C] If some poor wandering child of thine
[F] Has spurned, to-day, the voice divine,
[G] Now, Lord, the gracious work begin;
[C] Let him no more lie down in sin.
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[C] Watch by the sick; enrich the poor
[F] With blessings from thy boundless store;
[G] Be every mourner's sleep to-night
[C] Like infant slumbers, pure and light.
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[C] Come near and bless us when we wake,
[F] Ere through the world our way we take,
[G] Till in the ocean of thy love
[C] We lose ourselves in heav'n above.
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Sun of my soul! Thou Saviour dear,
It is not night if thou be near;
Oh! may no earth born cloud arise
To hide thee from thy servant's eyes.
When the soft dews of kindly sleep
My wearied eyelids gently steep,
Be my last thought, how sweet to rest
For ever on my Saviour's breast.
Abide with me from morn till eve,
For without thee I cannot live;
Abide with me when night is nigh,
For without thee I dare not die.
If some poor wandering child of thine
Has spurned, to-day, the voice divine,
Now, Lord, the gracious work begin;
Let him no more lie down in sin.
Watch by the sick; enrich the poor
With blessings from thy boundless store;
Be every mourner's sleep to-night
Like infant slumbers, pure and light.
Come near and bless us when we wake,
Ere through the world our way we take,
Till in the ocean of thy love
We lose ourselves in heav'n above.
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About This Hymn
"Sun of my Soul! Thou Saviour dear" is a beloved hymn written by the renowned English clergyman and hymnwriter, John Keble. First published in 1820, it was inspired by Keble's deep reverence for the beauty of nature and the presence of Christ in everyday life. The hymn expresses the yearning for the guiding light of Christ, referring to Him as the "Sun" who illuminates both the soul and the heart. Keble, a key figure in the Oxford Movement, emphasized the importance of personal devotion and the sacredness of the Christian life in both public and private settings. The hymn reflects his theology, focusing on the intimate relationship between the believer and the divine. It has become a favorite in Anglican and other Christian traditions, cherished for its meditative and comforting tone. The hymn's lyrical beauty continues to inspire worshippers in their personal prayers and corporate praise.