The Hymnal ‎#38

38. The radiant morn hath passed away

1 The radiant morn hath passed away,
And spent too soon her golden store;
The shadows of departing day
Creep on once more.

2 Our life is but a fading dawn,
Its glorious noon how quickly past!
Lead us, O Christ, when all is gone,
Safe home at last.

3 O by Thy soul-inspiring grace
Uplift our hearts to realms on high!
Help us to look to that bright place
Beyond the sky,

4 Where light and life and joy and peace
In undivided empire reign,
And thronging angels never cease
Their deathless strain;

5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white,
And evening shadows never fall,
Where Thou, eternal Light of light,
Art Lord of all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The radiant morn hath passed away
• Author: Rev. Godfrey Thring (1864)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 4.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Times of Worship: Evening; Evening hymns; Worship: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: THE RADIANT MORN
• Composer: Charles F. Gounod (1872)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 4.
• Key: D Major