Laudes Domini ‎#880

880. "At evening time"

1 At evening time let there be light;
Life's little day draws near its close;
Around me fall the shades of night,
The night of death, the grave's repose;
To crown my joys, to end my woes,
At evening time let there be light.

2 At evening time let there be light;
Stormy and dark hath been my day--
Yet rose the morn divinely bright;
Dews, birds, and blossoms cheered the way;--
Oh, for one sweet, one parting ray!
At evening time let there be light.

3 At evening time there shall be light!
For God hath spoken; it must be;
Fear, doubt, and anguish take their flight;
His glory now is risen on me;
Mine eyes shall his salvation see;
'Tis evening time, and there is light!

Text Information

• First Line: At evening time let there be light
• Title: "At evening time"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Afflictions: See Christ; Christians: Afflictions; Christians: Disciplines
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HANDY
• Meter: L. M. 6 l
• Key: E♭ Major