Laudes Domini ‎#78

78. Home Hymn

1 The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear;
Oh, may we all remember well
The night of death draws near!

2 We lay our garments by,
Upon our beds to rest;
So death will soon disrobe us all
Of what we here possessed.

3 Lord, keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep,
Till morning light appears.

4 And when we early rise,
And view the unwearied sun,
May we set out to win the prize,
And after glory run.

5 And when our days are past,
And we from time remove,
Oh, may we in thy bosom rest,
The bosom of thy love!

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone
• Title: Home Hymn
• Author: John Leland
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Close of Service; Close of Worship; Evening

Tune Information

• Name: EVENING
• Composer: A. Chapin
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A Major