Ancient and Modern ‎#11

11. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its appointed end.

2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.

3 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
• Latin Title: Labente jam solis rota
• Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749)
• Translator: John Chandler (1806-1876) (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 90:10
  ;
  John 12:32
  ;
  Galatians 6:14-16
• Topic: Church Year: Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; Evening; Stages of Life

Tune Information

• Name: ST PETER
• Composer: Alexander Robert Reinagle (1799-1877)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major