The Shadows of the Evening Hours

Verse 1

The shadows of the evening hours Fall from the darkening sky; Upon the fragrance of the flowers The dews of evening lie; Before Thy throne, O Lord of heaven, We kneel at close of day; Look on Thy children from on high, And hear us while we pray.

Verse 2

Slowly the rays of daylight fade: So fade within our heart The hopes in earthly love and joy, That one by one depart. Slowly the bright stars, one by one, Within the heavens shine; Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaven, And trust in things divine.

Verse 3

Let peace, O Lord, Thy peace, O God, Upon our souls descend; From midnight fears, and perils, Thou Our trembling hearts defend. Give us a respite from our toil, Calm and subdue our woes; Through the long day we labor, Lord, O give us now repose. AMEN.