Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #220 (2005) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Hymnal Title: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) Lyrics: 1 The day you gave us, Lord, has ended;
the darkness falls at your behest;
to you our morning hymns ascended,
your praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank you that your Church unsleeping,
while earth rolls onwards into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping,
nor rests from worship day or night.
3 As o'er each continent and island
the dawn leads on another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the song of praise away.
4 The sun that bids us rest is waking
your children 'neath the western sky,
and hour by hour fresh lips are making
your wondrous deeds resound on high.
5 So be it, Lord! your throne shall never,
like earths proud empires, pass away;
your kingdom stands and grows for ever,
till all your creatures own your sway. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; Kingdom of God Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:30 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT
The day you gave us, Lord, has ended