The Modern Hymnal ‎#437

437. When the Night Shades Are Falling

1 When the night shades gently are falling,
And the lights softly glow in the sky,
Then I think of the home over yonder,
And it seems to be so near by.

Refrain:
O the glory waiting in the homeland,
When our day’s work here is done!
We will be safe home with the Father,
And no sorrow shall ever come.

2 Whatever the task that is given,
I will faithfully labor on;
Contented if, when it is finished,
The Father shall say “Well done.” [Refrain]

3 And when my day here is ended,
And the twilight of life I’ve won,
I will face toward home in the evening,
And wait for the lights to come. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When the night shades gently are falling
• Title: When the Night Shades Are Falling
• Author: M. B. J.
• Refrain First Line: O the glory waiting in the homeland
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1926
• Topic: Heaven; Quartets

Tune Information

• Name: [When the night shades gently are falling]
• Composer: Mrs. Maude B. Jacobs