Joyful Songs ‎#68

68. The Shadows of the Evening Hours

1 The shadows of the ev'ning hours,
Fall from the dark'ning sky,
Upon the fragrance of the flow'rs
The dews of evening lie;
Before thy throne, O Lord of heav'n
We kneel at close of day,
Look on thy children from on high,
And bear us while we pray.

2 The sorrows of thy servants, Lord,
O do not thou despise,
But let the incense of our pray'rs
Before thy mercy rise;
The brightness of the coming night
Upon the darkness roll,
With hopes of future glory chase
The shadows of their souls.

3 Let peace, O Lord, Thy peace, O God,
Upon our souls descend,
From midnight fears and perils, Thou
Our trembling hearts defend;
Give us a respite from our toil,
Calm and subdue our woes,
Through the long day we suffer Lord,
O give us now repose.

Text Information

• First Line: The shadows of the ev'ning hours
• Title: The Shadows of the Evening Hours
• Author: Adelaide Procter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [The shadows of the ev'ning hours]
• Composer: J. R. M.
• Key: F Major or modal