The Cyber Hymnal ‎#197

197. 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
• Title: As Now the Sun's Declining Rays
• Latin Title: Prono volutus impetu
• Author: Charles Coffin (1736)
• Translator (from Latin): John Chandler
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymni Sacri, 1736; also appeared in the Paris Breviary the same year as "Labente jam solis rota"; Translation: Hymns of the Primitive Church, 1837 (Translation)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: ST. PETER, Alexander R. Reinagle, 1836

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Composer: Anonymous
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 12345 45321 12345
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Ancient Irish melody
• Copyright: Public Domain