Christ in Song ‎#720

720. The Night Is Coming

1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work 'mid springing flow'rs.
Work when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.

2 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor;
Rest comes sure and seen.
Give ev'ry flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

3 Work, for the night is coming
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work while the night is dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Title: The Night Is Coming
• Author: Sidney Dyer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Call to Activity; Special Occasions: Reunion
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WORK
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 7s & 6s. P.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.