Now from the altar of our hearts
let incense flames arise;
assist us, Lord, to offer up
our morning sacrifice.

Awake, my love; awake, my joy;
awake, my heart and tongue.
Sleep not: when mercies loudly call,
break forth into a song.

This day be God our sun and shield,
our keeper and our guide;
his care be on our frailty shown,
his mercies multiplied.

New time, new favour, and new joys
a new song all require;
till we shall praise thee as we would,
accept our hearts' desire.


John Mason (c. 1645-1694)