As Now the Sun's Declining Rays

Verse 1

As now the sun's declining rays at eventide descend, so life's brief day is sinking down to its appointed end.

Verse 2

Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched to draw thy people nigh: O grant us then that cross to love, and in those arms to die.

Verse 3

All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run.