Author: John Ellerton Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #318 (1987) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Close of Worship; Close of Worship Lyrics: 1 The day you gave us, Lord, is ended,
the darkness falls at your request.
To you our morning hymns ascended;
your praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank you that your church, unsleeping
while earth rolls onward into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping,
and never rests by day or night.
3 As over continent and island
each dawn leads to another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor do the praises die away.
4 So be it, Lord: your throne shall never,
like earth's proud kingdoms, pass away.
Your kingdom stands and grows forever,
until there dawns your glorious day.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT
The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Is Ended