The Voice of Praise ‎#828

828. The swift-declining day

1 The swift-declining day,
How fast its moments fly!
While evening's broad and gloomy shade
Gains on the western sky.

2 Ye mortals! mark its pace,
And use the hours of light;
For know, its Maker can command
At once eternal night.

3 Give glory to the Lord,
Who rules the whirling sphere;
Submissive at his footstool bow,
And seek salvation there.

4 Then shall new luster break
Through death's impending gloom,
And lead you to unchanging light,
In your celestial home.

Text Information

• First Line: The swift-declining day
• Author: Doddridge
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Provisions of the Gospel: Warnings; Make no Delay

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