The Church Hymnal ‎#24

24. As now the sun's declining rays

1 As now the sun's declining rays
At eventide descend,
E'en so our years are sinking down
To their appointed end.

2 Lord, on the cross Thine arms were stretched
To draw the nations nigh;
O grant us then that cross to love,
And in those arms to die.

3 To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Holy Ghost,
All glory be from saints on earth,
And from the angel host.

Text Information

• First Line: As now the sun's declining rays
• Translator: J. Chandler
• Author: C. Coffin
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Daily Prayer: Evening
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HOLY TRINITY
• Composer: J. Barnby
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.