The Hymnal ‎#359

359. Work, for the night is coming

1 Work for the night is coming:
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling;
Work through the springing flowers;
Work while the day grows brighter,
Under the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.

2 Work for the night is coming:
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon;
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

3 Work for the night is coming:
Under the sunset skies,
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies;
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work while the night is darkening,
When man's work is o'er

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Author: Anna L. Coghill (c. 1860, alt.)
• Publication Date: 1895

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