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| Text: | Work, for the Night Is Coming |
| Adapter: | Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 |
| Author: | Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907 |
| Tune: | WORK SONG |
| Composer: | Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 |
1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work 'mid springing flowers.
Work when the day grows brighter,
Under the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.
2 Work for the night is coming,
Work thro' the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every 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.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Work, for the night is coming |
| Title: | Work, for the Night Is Coming |
| Author: | Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907 |
| Adapter: | Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1957 |
| Topic: | Activity; The Christian Way of Life: Stewardship and Service |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | WORK SONG |
| Composer: | Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 |
| Key: | F Major |
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