Awake, my heart, and render - piano

Awake, my heart, and render



Author: Paulus Gerhardt (1647)



Awake, my heart, and render

To God thy sure defender,

Thy Maker, thy preserver,

A song of love and fervor.



Due sacrifice I'll offer;

My morning gift I proffer,

No fatted beast for killing,

But prayer and praises willing.



Confirm my deeds and guide me:

My day, with Thee beside me,

Beginning, middle, ending,

Will all be upward tending.



My heart shall be Thy dwelling,

With joy and gladness swelling;

Thy Word my nurture, given

To bring me on toward heaven.