The Old Story in Song Number Two ‎#63

63. A Vesper Song

1 When the golden sunset
Gilds the western sky,
And the lamps of evening
Stud the dome on high;
Something gently whispers,
To my heart alone,
“Hast thou been a blessing,
As the hours have flown.”

2 Saviour in thy keeping,
Gladly I resign
All I have or hope for,
To thee, Friend divine;
With my heart bowed lowly,
On thine altar laid,
Leaving it for service,
Sacrifice or aid.

3 Grant thy benediction,
Ere my eyelids close,
By thy watchful vision,
Undisturbed repose;
And when dawns the morning,
Fresh with early dew,
I’ll awake with praises,
And my vows renew.

Text Information

• First Line: When the golden sunset
• Title: A Vesper Song
• Author: H. L. Gilmour
• Publication Date: 1908
• Scripture:
  Zechariah 14:7
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When the golden sunset]
• Composer: Pauline Gilmour Hatch
• Notes: Public Domain.