The Voice of Praise ‎#717

717. The day is past and gone, The evening shades appear

1 The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear;
Oh, may we all remember well
The night of death draws near.

2 Lord! keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep,
Till morning light appears.

3 And when we early rise,
And view th' unwearied sun,
May we set out to win the prize,
And after glory run.

4 And when our days are past,
And we from time remove,
Oh, may we in thy bosom rest,
The bosom of thy love.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone, The evening shades appear
• Author: Leland
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Family: The Home Altar; The Close of the Day

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