The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#553

553. The radiant morn hath passed away

1 The radiant morn hath passed away,
And spent too soon her golden store;
The shadows of departing day
Creep on once more.

2 Our life is but an autumn day,
Its glorious noon how quickly past!
Lead us, O Christ, Thou living way,
Safe home at last.

3 O by Thy soul-inspiring grace
Uplift our hearts to realms on high;
Help us to look to that bright place
Beyond the sky,

4 Where light and life and joy and peace
In undivided empire reign,
And thronging angels never cease
Their deathless strain;

5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white,
And evening shadows never fall,
Where Thou, eternal Light of light,
Art Lord of all.

Text Information

• First Line: The radiant morn hath passed away
• Author: G. Thring (1864)
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 4.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Family Prayer: Evening; Cross and Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: [The radiant morn hath passed away]
• Composer: J. B. Dykes, 1823—76
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 4.
• Key: D Major