When I Awake I Hear a Tune

words: Gary Hicks © 2010 Gary L. Hicks

tune: Irish folk tune: 

“The Dawning of the Day” (Raglan Road)

(hear the tune in this YouTube clip)

When I awake I hear a tune that rises from my heart

A song of angels bursting forth before the morning starts

I turn to You upon my bed before the break of day

And hum a hallelujah and I head along my way.

Then when the sun has risen high I rest awhile at noon

That simple song comes wafting back, that elemental tune

It rises up from deep somewhere -- I lift my head and sing

A sweet and joyful chorus for my Saviour and my King.

And at the end of day, when I am sitting on my bed

There comes again this song of love, it echoes through my head

With deep thanksgiving from my heart for Your presence all day long

I feel your blessing once again, and I whisper that sweet song:

LAI, LAI, LAI, LAI, LAI, LAI, LAI, LAI,

ALLELUIA, ALLELU!

(4 times)