o lord of life thy quickening voice

o lord of life, thy quickening voice,
awakes my morning song!
in gladsome words i would rejoice
that i to thee belong.

i see thy light, i feel thy wind;
the world it is thy word;
whatever wakes my heart and mind
thy presence is, my lord.

therefore i choose my highest part,
and turn my face to thee;
therefore i stir my inmost heart
to worship fervently.