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Evening Hymn 62
Lyrics: John Leland
Tune: Elisha West
Meter: S.M. (6,6,8,6)
The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear.
Oh may we all remember well
The night of death draws near.
We lay our garments by,
Upon our beds to rest
So death will soon disrobe us all
Of what we here possess.
Lord keep us safe this night,
Secure from all our fears;
May angels guard us while we sleep
Till morning light appears.
And when we early rise
And view the unwearied sun;
May we set out to win the prize
And after glory run.
And when our days are past
And we from time removed;
Oh may we in thy bosom rest,
The bosom of thy love.
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