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A Prayer for Eventide

Deep in the west now the sun is sinking low

Author: Seaborn N. Vines; Author: Chas. H. Gabriel
Tune: [Deep in the west now the sun is sinking low]
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Deep in the west now the sun is sink­ing low,
And skies in beau­ty reflect its ra­di­ant glow:
What have I done, O Lord, for Thee to­day?
Have I been faith­ful to Thee along my way?

2 Have I been will­ing my lit­tle cross to bear?
Have I been will­ing my bro­ther’s cross to share?
Have I revealed to those who walk with me
That I am walking hand in hand, O Lord, with Thee?

3 Forgive me, Father, where I have failed today;
My eyes unveil, Lord, and hear me while I pray;
And if for me the sun shall rise no more,
Receive me, Father, to Thyself on yonder shore.

Amen, amen.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16055

Author: Seaborn N. Vines

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Author: Chas. H. Gabriel

Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Deep in the west now the sun is sinking low
Title: A Prayer for Eventide
Author: Seaborn N. Vines
Author: Chas. H. Gabriel
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #16055
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #16055

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Victorious Service Songs #49

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