14. The radiant morn hath passed away

1 The radiant morn hath passed away,
And spent too soon her golden store;
The shadows of departing day
Creep on once more.

2 Our life is but an autumn sun,
Its glorious noon, how quickly past;
Lead us, O Christ, our lifework done,
Safe home at last.

3 O by Thy soul-inspiring grace,
Uplift our hearts to realms on high;
Help us to look to that bright place
Beyond the sky,

4 Where light, and life, and joy, and peace
In undivided empire reign,
And thronging angels never cease
Their deathless strain;

5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white.
And evening shadows never fall,
Where Thou, eternal Light of Light,
Art Lord of all.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: The radiant morn hath passed away
Author: Godfrey Thring (1864)
Meter: 8.8.8.4
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening
Tune Information
Name: ST. GABRIEL
Composer: F. A. Gore Ouseley (1868)
Meter: 8.8.8.4
Incipit: 35434 32116 54534
Key: E♭ Major



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