The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#168

168. The day is past and gone

1 The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear;
O 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 is 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,
O may we in thy bosom rest,
The bosom of thy love.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DENNIS
• Arranger: Nageli
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: F Major or modal