Christian Worship ‎#795

795. The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Is Ended

1 The day you gave us, Lord, is ended,
the darkness falls at your request;
to you our morning hymns ascended,
your praise shall sanctify our rest.

2 We thank you that your Church, unsleeping
while earth rolls onward into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping
and never rests by day or night.

3 As over continent and island
each dawn leads to another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor do the praises die away.

4 So be it, Lord! Your throne shall never,
like earth’s proud empires, pass away;
your kingdom stands and grows forever
until there dawns your glorious day.

Text Information

• First Line: The day you gave us, Lord, is ended
• Title: The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Is Ended
• Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: 98 98
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 113:2-3
  ;
  Matthew 25:1-13
  ;
  Romans 13:11-12
  ;
  Ephesians 6:18
  ;
  Psalm 145:13
• Topic: Evening
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CLEMENT
• Composer: Clement C. Scholefield, 1839-1904
• Meter: 98 98
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain