"The Radiant Sun Shines in the Skies" by Nikolaus Herman, 1480-1561 Text From: The Lutheran Hymnal (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1941) 1. The radiant sun shines in the skies, With joy from sleep we now arise. All praise to God, who through this night Hath kept us from the devil's might. 2. Lord Jesus Christ, guide us this day; Keep sin and shame far from our way. Thy guardian angels to us send And let them to our wants attend. 3. Direct our hearts to do Thy will And for Thy Word true love instill That we may do whate'er is right And ever pleasing in Thy sight. 4. Crown all our labors with success, Each one in his own calling bless. May all we do or think or say Exalt and praise Thee, Lord, this day! ______________________________________________ Notes: Hymn #547 from The Lutheran Hymnal Text: Ps. 91:9-16 Author: Nikolaus Herman, 1560 Translated by: composite Titled: "Die helle Sonn' leucht't jetzt herfuer" Composer: Melchior Vulpius, 1609 Tune: "Die helle Sonn' leucht't" ______________________________________________________________ This text was converted to ascii format for Project Wittenberg by Cindy A. Beesley and is in the public domain. You may freely distribute, copy or print this text. Please direct any comments or suggestions to: Rev. Robert E. Smith Walther Library Concordia Theological Seminary E-mail: robert.smith@ctsfw.edu Surface Mail: 6600 N. Clinton St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 USA Phone: (260) 452-3149 Fax: (260) 452-2126 ______________________________________________________________