Again, as evening's shadow falls

Verse 1

Again, as evening’s shadow falls, We gather in these hallowed walls; And vesper hymn and vesper prayer Rise mingling on the holy air.

Verse 2

May struggling hearts that seek release Here find the rest of God’s own peace; And, strengthened here by hymn and prayer, Lay down the burden and the care.

Verse 3

O God, our light! to Thee we bow; Within all shadows standest Thou; Give deeper calm than night can bring; Give sweeter songs than lips can sing.

Verse 4

Life’s tumult we must meet again, We cannot at the shrine remain; But in the spirit’s secret cell May hymn and prayer forever dwell. AMEN.