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As the sun’s enliv’ning eye

Book 2, Hymn 71 · John Newton · Public-domain words

The words

  1. Stanza 1. As the sun’s enliv’ning eyeShines on every place the same;So the LORD is always nighTo the souls that love his name.

  2. Stanza 2. When they move at duty’s call,He is with them by the way;He is ever with them all,Those who go, and those who stay.

  3. Stanza 3. From his holy mercy–seatNothing can their souls confine;Still in spirit they may meet,And in sweet communion join.

  4. Stanza 4. For a season called to part,Let us then ourselves commendTo the gracious eye and heart,Of our ever–present Friend.

  5. Stanza 5. Jesus, hear our humble prayer!Tender Shepherd of thy sheep!Let thy mercy and thy careAll our souls in safety keep.

  6. Stanza 6. In thy strength may we be strong,Sweeten every cross and pain;Give us, if we live, ere longHere to meet in peace again.

  7. Stanza 7. Then, if thou thy help afford,Ebenezers shall be reared;And our souls shall praise the LordWho our poor petitions heard.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 2, Hymn 71. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/2-71

About these words

John Newton lived from 1725 to 1807. These historical words are public domain.

This hymn belongs to the complete three-book collection first published in 1779.

The CCEL transcription modernizes spelling and some punctuation. Read this hymn at the source. Checked 23 October 2026.

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