The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#53

53. While with Ceaseless Course the Sun

1 While with ceaseless course the sun
Hasted through the former year,
Many souls their race have run,
Nevermore to meet us here;
Fixed in an eternal state,
They have done with all below;
We a little longer wait,
But how little, none can know.

2 As the wingèd arrow flies
Speedily, the mark to find;
As the lightning from the skies
Darts, and leaves no trace behind;
Swiftly thus our fleeting days
Bear us down life's rapid stream:
Upward, Lord, our spirits raise;
All below is but a dream.

3 Thanks for mercies past receive,
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us henceforth how to live
With eternity in view.
Bless Thy Word to young and old,
Fill us with a Saviour's love;
And when life's short tale is told,
May we dwell with Thee above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: While with ceaseless course the sun
• Title: While with Ceaseless Course the Sun
• Author: John Newton (1774)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: New Year; New Year's Day; Life: Brevity of

Tune Information

• Name: WELLS
• Composer: Marcus Morris Wells
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
• Key: G Major