Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Once more the shadows lengthen,
the daylight dies;
again to you, O Father,
our praises rise.
This day your hand has led us,
your presence blessed;
and now, as darkness deepens,
in you we rest.
2 We marvel at the mercy,
the sov'reign grace,
that give to guilty sinners
such resting place!
You bid us come as children
in Christ made new -
great God of our salvation,
we worship you!
3 We trust your loving-kindness,
your mighty pow'r,
to hold our hearts in quiet
in danger's hour.
You make our griefs and burdens
your constant care:
we lay them on your promise
and leave them there.
4 Go with us as we journey
our sev'ral ways,
and draw our spirits heav'nward
in ceaseless praise:
we find in you our answer
to ev'ry quest,
our Strength, our Song, our Stillness,
our endless Rest! Topics: Morning and Evening; Evening hymns; Journey; Rest; Trust and Confidence Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Used With Tune: SO NIMM DENN MEINE HÄNDE
Once More the Shadows Lengthen