The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#168a

168a. Work, for the night is coming

1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the morning hours;
Work, while the dew is sparkling,
Work 'mid springing flowers;
Work, when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.

2 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

3 Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work, while the night is dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 168 and 466 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: From the "Song Garden"
• Copyright: By permission of Mason Brothers.