149. The Shadows of the Evening Hours

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.

2 The sorrows of Thy servants, Lord,
O do not Thou despise,
But let the incense of our prayers
Before Thy mercy rise.
The brightness of the coming night
Upon the darkness rolls;
With hopes of future glory chase
The shadows from our souls.

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.

Text Information
First Line: The shadows of the evening hours
Title: The Shadows of the Evening Hours
Author: Adelaide A. Procter, 1825-1864
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Worship and Praise: Evening Hymns
Tune Information
Name: ST. LEONARD
Composer: Henry Hiles, 1826-1904
Key: F Major



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