38. 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 will soon disrobe us all
Of what is here possessed.

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

4 And when we early rise,
And view th'unwearied sun,
May we set out to win the prize,
And after glory run.

5 And when our days are past,
And we from time remove,
O may we in Thy bosom rest,
The bosom of Thy love.

Text Information
First Line: The day is past and gone
Title: The Day Is Past and Gone
Author: John Leland, 1754-1841
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Worship and Praise: Evening; Death; Evening
Tune Information
Name: GOLDEN HILL
Meter: SM
Key: E♭ Major
Source: A. Davisson's Kentucky Harmony, 1816
Notes: Higher key (F), No. 154



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