The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#117

117. The Shadows of the Evening Hours

1 The shadows of the evening hours
Fall from the darkening sky;
Upon the fragrance of the flowers
The dews of evening lie;
Before Thy throne, O Lord of heaven,
We kneel at close of day;
Look on Thy children from on high,
And hear us while we pray.

2 Slowly the rays of daylight fade:
So fade within our heart
The hopes in earthly love and joy,
That one by one depart.
Slowly the bright stars, one by one,
Within the heavens shine;
Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaven,
And trust in things divine.

3 Let peace, O Lord, Thy peace, O God,
Upon our souls descend;
From midnight fears, and perils, Thou
Our trembling hearts defend.
Give us a respite from our toil,
Calm and subdue our woes;
Through the long day we labor, Lord,
O give us now repose.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: The shadows of the evening hours
• Title: The Shadows of the Evening Hours
• Author: Adelaide A Procter, 1825-1864
• Meter: C M D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Watchnight

Tune Information

• Name: ST LEONARD
• Composer: Henery Hiles, 1826-1904
• Meter: C M D
• Key: G Major or modal