The Hymnal ‎#21a

21a. The day is past and gone

1 The day is past and gone;
The evening shades appear:
O may we all remember well
The night of death draws near.

2 We lay our garments by,
Upon our beds to rest;
So death shall soon disrobe us all
Of what is here possest.

3 Lord, keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep,
Till morning light appears.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone
• Author: John Leland (1792)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: GARDEN CITY
• Composer: Horatio Parker (1893)
• Meter: S.M.
• Incipit: 56132 15613 21352