The Church Hymnal ‎#537

537. The day is past and gone

1 The day is past and gone;
The evening shades appear:
O may we all remember well
The night of death draws near.

2 We lay our garments by
Upon our beds to rest;
So death shall soon disrobe us all
Of what is here possest.

3 Lord, keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep,
Till morning light appears.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone
• Author: J. Leland
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Home and Personal Use
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HEATH
• Composer: R. Schumann
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.