Advent Hymnals

720. THE NIGHT IS COMING

Christ in Song,

1.
Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work 'mid springing flow'rs.
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 seen.
Give ev'ry 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.

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  Title	The Night Is Coming
  Key	F Major
  Titles	undefined
  First Line	Work, for the night is coming
  Author	Sidney Dyer
  Year	1908
  Composer	Lowell Mason
  Hymnal	-
  Tune	WORK
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  Subjects	Living His Life: Call to Activity; Special Occasions: Reunion
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