The Voice of Praise ‎#720

720. The hours of evening close

1 The hours of evening close;
Its lengthened shadows, drawn
O'er scenes of earth, invite repose,
And wait the Sabbath dawn.

2 So let its calm prevail
O'er forms of outward care;
Nor thought for many things assail
The still retreat of prayer.

3 Our guardian Shepherd near
His watchful eye will keep;
And safe from violence or fear
Will fold his flock to sleep.

4 So may a holier light
Than earth's our spirits rouse,
And call us, strengthened by his might,
To pay the Lord our vows.

Text Information

• First Line: The hours of evening close
• Author: Conder
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Family: The Home Altar; Saturday Evening

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