The Passion-Hymns of Iceland ‎#28

28. VESPER HYMN

On the wings of light declining
Sinks the westering sun to sleep:
Lord, alike in dark or shining,
Thy pure eyes their vigil keep.
Let Thy light, which faileth never,
Round me shine, though day depart;
And, though night prevaileth, ever
Flood the chambers of my heart.

Text Information

• First Line: On the wings of light declining
• Title: VESPER HYMN
• Translator: Charles Venn Pilcher
• Author: Páll Jónsson (1889)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913

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