A Church of England Hymn Book #460
Display Title: While the sun is shining First Line: While the sun is shining Meter: 65 65 D Date: 1880
A Church of England Hymn Book #460
1 While the sun is shining
Brightly in the sky,
Ere the rays declining
Tell that night is high;
Ere the shadows falling,
Lengthen on our way,
Hark! a voice is calling,
"Work while it is day."
2 Work, but not in sadness,
For your Lord above;
He will make it gladness
With His smile of love.
When that Lord returning
Knocketh at the gate,
Let your light be burning,
Be like men who wait.
3 Happy then the meeting,
When you see His face;
Welcome then the greeting
From the throne of grace,
"Good and faithful servant,
Of my Father blest,
Now your work is ended,
Enter into rest."
Amen.
Source: The Hymnal and Order of Service #507
First Line: | While the sun is shining Brightly in the sky |
Title: | Work with Joy and Gladness |
Author: | T. Alfred Stowell |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Watch against temptation |
Copyright: | Public Domain |