Author: Anna L. Coghill; Unknown Hymnal: CYBER #14964 Meter: Irregular First Line: രാത്രിയിതാ വ-രു-ന്നു Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work through 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 through 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 darkening,
When man’s work is o’er. Languages: Malayalam Tune Title: WORK SONG
രാത്രിയിതാ വരുന്നു