CPWI Hymnal ‎#9

9. 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
• Latin Title: Labente jam solis rota
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Evening
• Source: Other translators: Editors of 'Hymns Ancient and Modern"
• Notes: Alternative tune: ST PETER, 253

Tune Information

• Name: ST COLUMBA (IRISH)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Key: E Major
• Source: Irish traditional