I praise thy name, O God of Light,

For rest and safety through the night;

Beneath thy wing securely kept,

I closed my eyes and sweetly slept.

2 Redeemed from weariness, I rise

To greet the light with cheerful eyes;

And with the birds on joyful wing,

My soul would rise, and sweetly sing.

3 I thank thee, Lord, for all thy care,

For all the blessings that I share—

Life, reason, health, and home, and friends,

And every gift thy goodness sends.

4 O let me never, never cease

To cherish trust and thankfulness:

From thee, thou Maker of my frame,

Each undeservéd blessing came.

5 As numberless as stars of heaven,

Are the rich bounties thou hast given;

And fresh as dews, and sweet as flowers,

The love that smiles on all my hours.

6 O let me to thy altar bring

A pure and grateful offering;

And let my thanks, as incense, rise

In Christ, a pleasing sacrifice.