The New Church Hymnal ‎#83

83. Day Is Dying in the West

1 Day is dying in the west,
Heaven is touching earth with rest;
Wait and worship while the night
Sets her evening lamps alight
Thro' all the sky.

Chorus:
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!
Heaven and earth are full of Thee!
Heaven and earth are praising Thee,
O Lord Most High!

2 Lord of life, beneath the dome,
Of the universe, Thy home,
Gather us, who seek Thy face,
To the fold of Thy embrace,
For Thou art nigh. (Chorus)

3 While the deepening shadows fall,
Heart of Love, enfolding all,
Thro' the glory and the grace
Of the stars that veil Thy face,
Our hearts ascend. (Chorus)

4 When forever from our sight
Pass the stars, the day, the night,
Lord of angels, on our eyes
Let eternal morning rise,
And shadows end! (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: Day is dying in the west
• Title: Day Is Dying in the West
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury
• Refrain First Line: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: God: The Trinity; Evening hymns; Worship Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: CHAUTAUQUA
• Composer: William F. Sherwin
• Key: A♭ Major