Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#43

43. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
e'en so our years are sinking down
to their appointed end.

2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.

3 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Holy Ghost,
all glory be from saints on earth
and from the angel host.

Text Information

• First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
• Title: As now the sun's declining rays
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000

Tune Information

• Name: ST PETER
• Composer: Alexander Robert Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Notes: A higher setting may be found at No. 297