Work, for the Night is Coming

Verse 1

Work, for the night is coming: Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling: Work mid springing flowers; Work when the day grows brighter; Work in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done.

Verse 2

Work, for the night is coming: Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor: Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more.

Verse 3

Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies. Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is darkening, When man's work is o'er.