Church Book ‎#456

456. The roseate hues of early dawn

1 The roseate hues of early dawn,
The brightness of the day,
The crimson of the sunset sky,
How fast they fade away!
O for the pearly gates of heaven!
O for the golden floor!
O for the Sun of Righteousness
That setteth nevermore!

2 The highest hopes we cherish here,
How fast they tire and faint!
How many a spot defiles the robe
That wraps an earthly saint!
O for a heart that never sins!
O for a soul washed white!
O for a voice to praise our King,
Nor weary day or night!

3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope,
And grace to lead us higher;
But there are perfectness and peace,
Beyond our great desire.
O by Thy Love and anguish, Lord,
O by Thy life laid down,
O that we fall not from Thy grace,
Nor cast away our crown!

Text Information

• First Line: The roseate hues of early dawn
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1853)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: The Heavenly Spirit; Epiphany, Sixth Sunday; Easter Sunday; Easter Season, Fourth Sunday; Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Twenty Seventh Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #81

Tune Information

• Name: CASTLE RISING
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Fred. Hervey