Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #9 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal 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: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA (IRISH)
As now the sun's declining rays