Evening Song

Verse 1

The day is past and gone, The evening shades appear. O may we all remember well The night of death draws near.

Verse 2

We lay our garments by, Upon our beds to rest; So death will soon disrobe us all Of what is here possessed.

Verse 3

Lord, keep us safe this night, Secure from all our fears; May angels guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears.

Verse 4

And when we early rise, And view th'unwearied sun, May we set out to win the prize, And after glory run.

Verse 5

And when our days are past, And we from time remove, O may we in Thy bosom rest, The bosom of Thy love.