Laudes Domini ‎#59

59. "Departing Day"

1 The radiant morn hath passed away,
And spent too soon her golden store;
The shadows of departing day
Creep on once more.

2 Our life is but a fading dawn;
Its glorious noon how quickly past!
Lead us, O Christ, when all is gone,
Safe home at last.

3 Oh, by thy soul-inspiring grace,
Uplift our hearts to realms on high;
Help us to look to that bright place
Beyond the sky;--

4 Where light and life and joy and peace
In undivided empire reign,
And thronging angels never cease
Their deathless strain;--

5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white,
And evening shadows never fall;
Where thou, eternal Light of light,
Art Lord of all!

Text Information

• First Line: The radiant morn hath passed away
• Title: "Departing Day"
• Author: Godfrey Thring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Job 7:16
• Topic: Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: SARUM
• Composer: J. Hullah
• Meter: 8s, 4
• Key: F Major or modal