The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 4

So be it, Lord! Your throne shall never, like earth’s proud empires, pass away; your kingdom stands and grows forever until there dawns your glorious day.