The Hymnbook ‎#62

62. Again, as Evening's Shadow Falls

1 Again, as evening's shadow falls,
We gather in these hallowed walls;
And vesper hymn and vesper prayer
Rise mingling on the holy air.

2 May struggling hearts that seek release
Here find the rest of God's own peace;
And, strengthened here by hymn and prayer,
Lay down the burden and the care.

3 O God, our light! to Thee we bow;
Within all shadows standest Thou;
Give deeper calm than night can bring;
Give sweeter songs than lips can sing.

4 Life's tumult we must meet again,
We cannot at the shrine remain;
But in the spirit's secret cell
May hymn and prayer forever dwell.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Again, as evening's shadow falls
• Title: Again, as Evening's Shadow Falls
• Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 92:1-2
• Topic: Contentment; Evening; Opening of Worship; Rest; Trial and Conflict; Worship: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: ABENDS
• Composer: Herbert S. Oakeley (1830-1903)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major