The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#435

435. 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 'mid springing flowers;
Work when the day grows brighter;
Work in 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.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Title: Work, for the Night Is Coming
• Author: Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: The Call to Service

Tune Information

• Name: WORK SONG
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D
• Key: F Major or modal