Trinity Hymnal ‎#728

728. 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 while the day grows brighter,
Under 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 ev'ry 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 dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Title: Work, For the Night Is Coming
• Author: Anna L. Coghill, 1861 (each st. alt.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  John 9:4
• Topic: Christian Service; Death: Anticipated; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Labor; Life

Tune Information

• Name: [Work, for the night is coming]
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Key: F Major