The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#915

915. How sweet the hour of closing day

1 How sweet the hour of closing day,
When all is peaceful and serene,
And the broad sun's retiring ray
Sheds mellow luster o'er the scene!

2 Such is the Christian's parting hour;
So peacefully he sinks to rest
When faith, endued from Heaven with power,
Sustains and cheers his languid breast.

3 Mark but that radiance of his eye,
That smile upon his wasted cheek;
They tell us of his hope on high
In language that no tongue can speak.

4 Who would not wish to die like those
Whom God's own Spirit deigns to bless?
To sink into that soft repose,
Then wake to perfect happiness?

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the hour of closing day
• Author: William Bathurst
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death and Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: WOODWORTH
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #927 or 924.