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Cast Away the Works of Darkness

Godfrey Thring • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 13:12

Verse 1

Cast away the works of darkness, Haste to gird your armor on, Ere the noon hath lost its brightness, And the evening is begun.

Chorus

Cast away the works of night, Walk as children of the light; Cast away the works of darkness, Walk as children of the light.

Verse 2

Cast away the works of darkness, Light is dawning from on high; Christ the Daystar shines above you, Drives the shadows from the sky.

Chorus

Cast away the works of night, Walk as children of the light; Cast away the works of darkness, Walk as children of the light.

Verse 3

Cast away the works of darkness, Ere your fleeting breath hath fled; For again the Lord is coming, Judge alike of quick and dead.

Chorus

Cast away the works of night, Walk as children of the light; Cast away the works of darkness, Walk as children of the light.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • romans 13:12