Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church ‎#139

139. See Where the Orb of Day

See where the orb of day
In glory sinks to rest,
The clouds of gold and purple crown
The mountains of the west;
And eve in silence brings
The night on dusky wings.

It is the hour of peace,
And hearts to heaven ascend,--
Come with your burdens and your care,
To an unchanging Friend;
And let the passing day,
Bear all your fears away.

It is the hour of prayer;
Let every fault be known;
Unveil the secrets of the soul,
And every sin disown;
The blood for sinners spilt,
Shall bear away your guilt.

It is the hour of praise,
Let joy the stillness break;
And every grateful thought of God
To living song awake;
And saints in heaven shall bear
To God your fervent prayer.

The night in silence falls,--
O God to Thee be praise!
And to the Spirit and the Son,
Throughout the endless days;--
Eternal Three in One,
While endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: See where the orb of day
• Title: See Where the Orb of Day
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902

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