Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #855 (2012) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Hymnal Title: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) Lyrics: 1 The day you gave us, Lord, is ended,
The darkness falls at your behest;
To you our morning hymns ascended,
Your praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank you that your Church, unsleeping
While earth rolls onward into light,
Through all the world its watch is keeping,
And never rests by day or night.
3 Across each continent and island
As dawn leads on another day,
The voice of prayer is never silent,
Nor do the praises die away.
4 The sun that bids us rest is waking
Your children under western skies
And hour by hour as day is breaking,
Fresh hymns of thankful praise arise.
5 So be it, Lord; your realm shall never,
Like earth’s proud empires, pass away:
Your kingdom stands, and grows forever,
Till all your creatures own your sway. Topics: Evening; Night Prayer Hymn Scripture: Psalm 45:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT
The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Is Ended