Songs of Zion ‎#13

13. The Day Is Past and Gone

1 The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear;
Oh, may we all remember well
The night of death draws near.

2 We lay our garments by
Upon our beds to rest;
So death will soon disrobe us all
of what we now possess.

3 Lord, keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep
'Til morning light appears.

4 And when we early rise
And view unwearied sun,
May we set out to win the prize
And after glory run.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and gone
• Title: The Day Is Past and Gone
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1981
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: [The day is past and gone]
• Composer: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: © 1981 by Abingdon.