Author: John Leland Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #31 (1899) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear,
Oh, may I ever keep in mind
The night of death draws near.
2 Lord, keep me safe this night,
Secure from all my fears;
May angels guard me while I sleep,
Till morning light appears.
3 And when I joyful rise,
To view th'unwearied sun,
May I set out to win the prize,
And after glory run.
4 That when my days are past,
And I from time remove,
Lord, I may in Thy bosom rest,
The bosom of Thy love.
Amen.
Topics: Evening Languages: English Tune Title: LELAND
The day is past and gone