The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#409

409. The roseate hues of early dawn

1 The roseate hues of early dawn,
The brightness of the day,
The crimson of the sunset sky,
How fast they fade away!
Oh, for the pearly gates of heaven!
Oh, for the golden floor!
Oh, for the Sun of righteousness
That setteth nevermore!

2 The highest hopes we cherish here,
How fast they tire and faint!
How many a spot defiles the robe
That wraps an earthly saint!
Oh, for a heart that never sins!
Oh, for a soul washed white!
Oh, for a voice to praise our King,
Nor weary day or night!

3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope,
And grace to lead us higher;
But there are perfectness and peace,
Beyond our great desire.
Oh, by Thy love and anguish, Lord,
And by Thy life laid down,
Grant that we fall not from Thy grace,
Nor cast away our crown!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The roseate hues of early dawn
• Author: Mrs C. F. Alexander (1852)
• Meter: D.C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Aspiration
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [The roseate hues of early dawn]
• Composer: F. A. J. Hervey
• Meter: D.C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune name: CASTLE RISING