Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#470

470. Work, for the Night Is Coming

1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thru 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 thru 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: Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Challenge; Service; Soul Winning

Tune Information

• Name: [Work, for the night is coming]
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Key: F Major