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Text:The day is past and gone

427. The day is past and gone

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

2 I lay my garments by,
Upon my bed to rest;
So death will soon remove me hence,
And leave my soul undrest.

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

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

5 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: 1845
Topic: Special Occasions: Morning and Evening
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