The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7621

7621. Work, for the Night Is Coming

1. Work, for the night is coming,
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work ’mid springing flowers;
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 through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every 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 darkening,
When man’s work is o’er.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Title: Work, for the Night Is Coming
• Author: Anna L. Coghill (1854)
• Alterer: Lowell Mason (1864)
• Meter: irr.
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Coghill was only 18 years old when she wrote this hymn.

Tune Information

• Name: WORK SONG
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1864)
• Meter: irr.
• Incipit: 53455 65111 12353
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain