242. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun’s declining rays
At eventide descend,
E'en so our years are sinking down
To their appointed end.

2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
To draw the nations nigh;
O grant us then that cross to love,
And in those arms to die.

3 To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Holy Ghost,
All glory be from saints on earth,
And from the angel host. Amen.

Text Information
First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
Latin Title: Labente jam solis rota
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
Translator: John Chandler, 1806-76
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening
Tune Information
Name: ST PETER
Composer: Alexander Reinagle, 1799-1877
Meter: CM
Key: E♭ Major



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