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Someone's Last Day

Representative Text

1 This morning the sun in his beauty arose,
To drive night's dark shadows away;
To loved ones his setting will sadly disclose,
It is someone's, someone's last day.

Refrain:
It is someone's, someone's last day,
With its moments gliding away;
The bright, golden sunset wilt surely disclose,
It is someone's, someone's last day.

2 Someone is now nearing the dark river's brink,
Where billows their fury display;
And soon will be severed this life's dearest link;
It is someone's, someone's last day. [Refrain]

3 Oh, waste not the moments so precious and bright,
For nothing their loss can repay;
And someone will never behold morning's light;
It is someone's, someone's last day. [Refrain]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #21

Author: M. H. McKee

Martin Hall McKee, known as Mark, born in Texas, died in Texas Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: This morning the sun in his beauty arose
Title: Someone's Last Day
Author: M. H. McKee (1924)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: It is someone's, someone's last day
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

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Sacred Songs of the Church #760

Include 11 pre-1979 instances
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