I Owe the Lord a Morning Song

      1. I owe the Lord a morning song

        Of gratitude and praise,

        For the kind mercy He has shown

        In length’ning out my days.

        How often do we thank God for Him (personally) and for what He constantly gives to us? This should be a prime thought in the morning as we wake up and begin our day. He is so good!

      2. He kept me safe another night;

        I see another day;

        Now may His Spirit, as the light,

        Direct me in His way.

        So many disasters could come our way. But God, in His grace and love, cares for us. He brings us safely through the night and gives another day to love and serve Him!

      3. Keep me from danger and from sin;

        Help me Thy will to do,

        So that my heart be pure within,

        And I Thy goodness know.

        Let us seek God and His delightful favor. Ask Him to keep us from danger of the world and from sin that would draw us away from Him. Not only outward words and actions, but let our hearts be pure (Psalm 19:14)!

      4. Keep me till Thou wilt call me hence,

        Where never night can be;

        And save me, Lord, for Jesus’ sake—

        He shed His blood for me.

        Every moment of the day, we are dependent on God. Let us look forward to being with Him, not only now but in eternity! Let us remember that this grace comes to us through Christ and His shed blood!

–Amos F. Herr