Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Thy daily stage of duty run;
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise,
To pay thy morning sacrifice. . . .
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.[1]
This weekend Theresa (my wife) and I are assisting with the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA) Northeast Winter Retreat. What a joy to serve not only Emerging Scholars, but also future health care professionals! As we prepared for the weekend, Michael Gungor’s rendition of the Doxology kept coming back to me . . .
Join me in praying that as we [followers of Christ in higher ed] awake each and every day, we will offer our head, heart, and hands in praise to God alone. And that we will continue to live in such a manner as part of the people of God throughout all the days of our life in all that we learn, say, share, practice . . . To God be the glory!