The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7383

7383. When the Great Sun Sinks to His Rest

1. When the great sun sinks to his rest,
His golden glories thrilling me,
And voiceless longings stir my breast,
Then teach me, Lord, to worship Thee.

2. And when the stars—the daylight fled—
In serried, shining ranks I see,
Filling the splendid vault o’erhead,
Then teach me, Lord, to worship Thee.

3. Or if in solemn forest shades
The calm of nature steals o’er me,
And silence all my soul pervades,
Then teach me, Lord, to worship Thee.

4. Not in the sacred shrines alone,
Which chime their summons unto me,
Would I look upward to Thy throne,
But everywhere would worship Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: When the great sun sinks to his rest
• Title: When the Great Sun Sinks to His Rest
• Author: Maltbie D. Babcock (1901)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Like Babcock's famous hymn "This Is My Father's World," these lyrics reflect his great love of the outdoors.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. VENANTIUS
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 13543 23123 56543
• Key: F Major
• Source: Rouen church melody
• Copyright: Public Domain