Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians ‎#AII

AII. An Evening Hymn

1 Again the circling hours disclose,
The happy time for sweet repose;
Then let us free from anxious care,
Address the throne of grace by pray'r.

2 Thou great first cause least understood,
Thou only wise, and great, and good,
Almighty ruler of the skies,
Accept our evening sacrifice.

3 With willing hearts, and thankful songs,
Praise God to whom all praise belongs,
And for the favors of the day,
Our gratitude in songs display.

4 That God who said, let there be light,
And from the ebon throne of night,
Shot thro' the gloom a vivid ray,
Hath kept us through another day.

5 Oh! may these thoughts possess our breast,
While we on downy pillows rest,
Each dull desponding murmur cease,
And every dream, and thought be peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Again the circling hours disclose
• Title: An Evening Hymn
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1802
• Notes: Public Domain.

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