The Hymnal ‎#510

510. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun's declining rays
At eventide descend,
E'en so our years are sinking down
To their appointed end.

2 Lord, on the cross Thine arms were stretched,
To draw us to the sky,
O grant us then that cross to love,
And in those arms to die.

3 To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Holy Ghost,
All glory be from men on earth,
And from the angel host.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
• Translator: Rev. John Chandler (1837)
• Author: Rev. Charles Coffin (1736)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Christ: Presence, His Living; Evening hymns; Lent; Nature Services; Orisons

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA (IRISH)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Old Irish hymn melody; From Dr. Petrie's Collection
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of Messrs. Stainer and Bell.