Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its appointed end.
2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.
3 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; Evening; Stages of Life Scripture: Psalm 90:10 Used With Tune: ST PETER
As now the sun's declining rays