O Jesus Christ, as you awake In me, all else effacing, My heart is daily nearer you, And further off from sinning. Your gracious favour, day by day, Surrounds my every weakness; Your light has overcome my night, Your life embraced my dying. Let all your wisdom, joy, and grace Shine in and through my spirit, That others in my bliss or grief May see your living likeness. The more I seek, with honest zeal, To serve you in your kingdom, The more I flee from trivial aims, From all that feeds self-glory. Lord, I believe yours is the power That gives my life direction; You are my great, my chief desire, My joy, my inspiration.