Text:Vespers
Tune:VESPERS

320. Vespers

1 Lo! the day of rest declineth,
Gather fast the shades of night;
May the Sun which ever shineth
Fill our souls with heavenly light.

2 While, thine ear of love addressing,
Thus our parting hymn we sing,
Father, grant thine evening blessing,
Fold us safe beneath thy wing.

Text Information
First Line: Lo! the day of rest declineth
Title: Vespers
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Tune Information
Name: VESPERS
Meter: 8, 7.
Key: A♭ Major



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