The night is far spent, and the day is at hand, Already the dawn may be seen in the sky (Kelly)

The night is far spent, and the day is at hand, Already the dawn may be seen in the sky (Kelly)

Author: Thomas Kelly
Published in 13 hymnals

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1. The night is far spent, the day is at hand;
Already the dawn may be seen in the sky;
Rejoice then, ye saints, ’tis your Lord’s own command;
Rejoice, for the coming of Jesus draws nigh.

2. How bright it will be, when Jesus appears!
How welcome to those who have shared in His cross!
A crown incorruptible then will be theirs,
A rich compensation for suffering and loss.

3. Affliction is light compared to the day
Of glory that then will from Heaven be revealed!
The Savior is coming, His people may say,
The Lord whom we look for, our sun and our shield.

4. O pardon us, Lord, that love to Thy name
Is faint, with so much our affections to move!
Our deadness shall fill us with grief and with shame,
So much to be loved and so little to love!

5. O kindle within us holy desire,
Like that which was found in Thy people of old!
Who felt all Thy love, and whose hearts were on fire,
While waiting in patience Thy face to behold!

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #4549

Author: Thomas Kelly

Kelly, Thomas, B.A., son of Thomas Kelly, a Judge of the Irish Court of Common Pleas, was born in Dublin, July 13, 1769, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was designed for the Bar, and entered the Temple, London, with that intention; but having undergone a very marked spiritual change he took Holy Orders in 1792. His earnest evangelical preaching in Dublin led Archbishop Fowler to inhibit him and his companion preacher, Rowland Hill, from preaching in the city. For some time he preached in two unconsecrated buildings in Dublin, Plunket Street, and the Bethesda, and then, having seceded from the Established Church, he erected places of worship at Athy, Portarlington, Wexford, &c, in which he conducted divine worship and preached. H… Go to person page >

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First Line: The night is far spent, and the day is at hand, Already the dawn may be seen in the sky (Kelly)
Author: Thomas Kelly
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 13 of 13)
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A Collection of Spiritual Hymns #137

Gospel Hymns #d522

Hymnal of the Reformed Episcopal Church, adopted in General Council, Chicago, May 1879 #d297

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Hymns of the "Jubilee Harp" #a417

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Hymns of the Advent #45

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Hymns of the Morning #45

The Advent Christian Hymnal #d840

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The Brethren Hymnal #181

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The Cyber Hymnal #4549

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The Harp #1008

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The Harp. 2nd ed. #a1008

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The Jubilee Harp #417

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