The Hymnbook ‎#297

297. Work, for the Night Is Coming

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 dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming
• Title: Work, for the Night Is Coming
• Author: Anna L. Coghill (1854)
• Alterer: Lowell Mason (1864)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 5. D.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 104:23
  ;
  Mark 13:34
  ;
  John 9:4
• Topic: Commitment; Life in Christ: Dedication and Consecration
• Copyright: Words used by permission of A. C. Dalzell.

Tune Information

• Name: WORK SONG
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1864)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 5. D.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Har. for this book, 1954