The Hymnal ‎#509

509. Before the day draws near its ending

1 Before the day draws near its ending,
And evening steals o'er earth and sky,
Once more to Thee our hymns ascending
Shall speak Thy praises, Lord Most High.

2 O Light all clear, O Truth most holy,
O boundless Mercy pardoning all,
Before Thy feet, abashed and lowly,
With one last prayer Thy children fall.

3 When we no more on earth adore Thee,
And others worship here in turn,
O may we sing that song before Thee,
Which none but Thy redeemed can learn.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the day draws near its ending
• Author: Rev. John Ellerton (1826-1893)
• Meter: 9. 8. 9. 8.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Orisons; Aspiration; Evening hymns; Penitence and Confession; Prayer and Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: SUNSET
• Composer: George Gilbert Stocks
• Meter: 9. 8. 9. 8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of The Repton School.