537. The day is past and gone

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

2 We lay our garments by
Upon our beds to rest;
So death shall soon disrobe us all
Of what is here possest.

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

Text Information
First Line: The day is past and gone
Author: J. Leland
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: General: Home and Personal Use
Tune Information
Name: HEATH
Composer: R. Schumann
Meter: S.M.
Key: A♭ Major



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