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Text:Work Song
Author:Sidney Dyer
Tune:[Work, for the night is coming]
Composer:Lowell Mason

5. Work Song

1 Work, for the night is coming;
Work thro' 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 thro' the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor—
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying moment
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

Text Information
First Line: Work, for the night is coming
Title: Work Song
Author: Sidney Dyer
Publication Date: 1883
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Work, for the night is coming]
Composer: Lowell Mason
Notes: Public Domain.



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