Common Praise ‎#11a

11a. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its 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 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 12:32-33
• Topic: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Petrie Collection of Irish Melody