Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#540

540. 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
• Author: Anna L. (Walker) Coghill (1860)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christians: Workers for Christ; Christian conflict; Diligence; Service

Tune Information

• Name: WORK SONG
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 5 D.