Author: Rev. John Chandler; Rev. Charles Coffin Hymnal: The Hymnal #510 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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 us to the sky,
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 men on earth,
And from the angel host.
Amen. Topics: Christ Presence, His Living; Evening hymns; Lent; Nature Services; Orisons Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA (IRISH)
As now the sun's declining rays