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1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' 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.
2 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' 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.
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 dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Work, for the night is coming |
| Publication Date: | 1870 |
| Notes: | Tune for 168 and 466 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a) |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Source: | From the "Song Garden" |
| Copyright: | By permission of Mason Brothers. |
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