Author: Annie. L. Coghill, 1836-1906 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #384 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Cross; Discipleship Scripture: Psalm 100:2 Languages: English Tune Title: WORK SONG
Work, for the Night Is Coming