The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#976

976. Sunset and Evening Star

1 Sunset and ev'ning star,
And one clear call for me;
And may there be no moaning bar
When I put out to sea;

2 But moving tide asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the deep
Turns again to its home.

3 Twilight and ev'ning bell,
And after that the dark;
And may there be no sad farewell,
When I at last embark.

3 For tho' from time and place,
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot's face,
When I have crossed the bar.

Text Information

• First Line: Sunset and ev'ning star
• Title: Sunset and Evening Star
• Author: Alfred Tennyson, 1809-1892
• Adapter: Mrs. Joseph Cook
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Numbers 23:10
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Services, Occasions: Funeral
• Notes: Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! Num. 23:10.

Tune Information

• Name: CROSSING THE BAR
• Composer: George Frederick Root, 1820-1895
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: M.M. 56