Laudes Domini ‎#11

11. Evening

1 Now, from labor and from care,
Evening shades have set me free;
In the work of praise and prayer,
Lord! I would converse with thee;
Oh, behold me from above,
Fill me with a Saviour's love.

2 Sin and sorrow, guilt and woe,
Wither all my earthly joys;
Naught can charm me here below,
But my Saviour's melting voice;
Lord! forgive--thy grace restore,
Make me thine for evermore.

3 For the blessings of this day,
For the mercies of this hour,
For the gospel's cheering ray,
For the Spirit's quickening power,--
Grateful notes to thee I raise;
Oh, accept my song of praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Now, from labor and from care
• Title: Evening
• Author: Thomas Hastings
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Communion of Saints: With Christ; Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HALLE
• Arranger: T. Hastings
• Meter: 7s, 6l
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.