The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#594

594. Again, As Evening's Shadow Falls

1 Again, as evening’s shadow falls,
We gather in these hallowed walls;
And vesper hymn and vesper prayer
Rise mingling on the holy air.

2 May struggling hearts that seek release
Here find the rest of God’s own peace;
And, strengthened here by hymn and prayer,
Lay down the burden and the care.

3 O God, our light! to Thee we bow;
Within all shadows standest Thou;
Give deeper calm than night can bring;
Give sweeter songs than lips can sing.

4 Life’s tumult we must meet again,
We cannot at the shrine remain;
But in the spirit’s secret cell
May hymn and prayer forever dwell.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Again, as evening's shadow falls
• Title: Again, As Evening's Shadow Falls
• Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Closing and Vesper Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: ABENDS
• Composer: Herbert S. Oakeley, 1830-1903
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major