The Morning Stars Sang Together ‎#26

26. Vespers

1 Now, on sea and land descending,
Brings the night its peace profound;
Let our vesper hymn be blending,
With the holy calm around.
Soon as dies the sunset glory,
Stars of heaven shine out above,
Toiling still the ancient story,--
Their creator's changeless love.
Their creator's changeless love.

2 Now, our wants and burdens leaving,
To his care who cares for all,
Cease we fearing, cease we grieving;
At his touch our burdens fall.
As the darkness deepens o'er us,
Lo! eternal stars arise;
Hope and Faith and Love rise glorious,
Shining in the Spirit's skies.
Shining in the Spirit's skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Now, on sea and land descending
• Title: Vespers
• Publication Date: 1897

Tune Information

• Name: [Now, on sea and land descending]
• Key: F Major or modal