Laudes Domini ‎#480

480. "The night cometh"

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: "The night cometh"
• Author: Anna L. Walker
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Nehemiah 4:6
  ;
  Ecclesiastes 9:10
  ;
  John 9:4
• Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: WORK SONG
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: F Major or modal