Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#522

522. The day is past and gone

1 The day is past and gone,
The ev'ning shades appear,
Oh, may I ever keep in mind
The night of death draws near.

2 Lord, keep me safe this night,
Secure from all my fears;
May angels guard me while I sleep,
Till morning light appears.

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

4 That when my days are past,
And I from time remove,
Lord, I may in Thy bosom rest,
The bosom of Thy love.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Evening Hymns: in general; Worship: Family
• Notes: Author from index: Blew

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