The Church Hymnal ‎#15

15. The shadows of the evening hours

1 The shadows of the evening hours
Fall from the dark'ning sky;
Upon the fragrance of the flowers
The dews of evening lie.

2 Before Thy throne, O Lord of heaven,
We kneel at close of day;
Look on Thy children from on high,
And hear us while we pray.

3 The sorrows of Thy servants, Lord,
O do not Thou despise,
But let the incense of our prayers
Before Thy mercy rise.

4 The brightness of the coming night
Upon the darkness rolls;
With hopes of future glory chase
The shadows on our souls.

5 Slowly the rays of daylight fade:
So fade within our heart
The hopes in earthly love and joy,
That one by one depart.

6 Slowly the bright stars, one by one,
Within the heavens shine:
Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaven,
And trust in things divine.

7 Let peace, O Lord, Thy peace, O God,
Upon our souls descend;
From midnight fears, and perils, Thou
Our trembling hearts defend:

8 Give us a respite from our toil;
Calm and subdue our woes;
Through the long day we labour, Lord,
O give us now repose.

Text Information

• First Line: The shadows of the evening hours
• Author: A. A. Procter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. LEONARD
• Composer: H. Hiles
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.