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1 Work, for the night is coming:
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling:
Work mid springing flowers;
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 through 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 darkening,
When man's work is o'er.
Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #384
First Line: | Work, for the night is coming; Work through the morning hours |
Title: | Work, for the Night is Coming |
Author: | Mrs. Harry Coghill (1854) |
Meter: | 7.6.7.6 D |
Language: | English |
Notes: | Polish translation: See "Działaj, bo noc nadejdzie"; Spanish translation: See "Pronto la noche viene" by Epigmenio Velasco; Swahili translations: See "Haya! Usiku waja", "Kazi tufanye sasa" |
Copyright: | Public Domain |