24. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun's declining rays
At eventide descend,
E'en so our years are sinking down
To their appointed end.

2 Lord, on the cross Thine arms were stretched
To draw the nations nigh;
O grant us then that cross to love,
And in those arms to die.

3 To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Holy Ghost,
All glory be from saints on earth,
And from the angel host.

Text Information
First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
Translator: J. Chandler
Author: C. Coffin
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening
Tune Information
Name: HOLY TRINITY
Composer: J. Barnby
Meter: C.M.
Key: E♭ Major



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