Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E134

E134. Work, for the Night is coming

1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling;
Work 'mid springing flow'rs;
Work, when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.

2 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give ev'ry flying minute
Something to keep in store:
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

3 Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work, while the night is dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Title: Work, for the Night is coming
• Author: Anna L. Walker
• Meter: 7 6, 7 5. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Work - Service

Tune Information

• Name: WORK
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 7 6, 7 5. D.
• Key: F Major or modal