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31. The day is past and gone

1 The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear,
Oh, may I ever keep in mind
The night of death draws near.

2 Lord, keep me safe this night,
Secure from all my fears;
May angels guard me while I sleep,
Till morning light appears.

3 And when I joyful rise,
To view th'unwearied sun,
May I set out to win the prize,
And after glory run.

4 That when my days are past,
And I from time remove,
Lord, I may in Thy bosom rest,
The bosom of Thy love.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: The day is past and gone
Author: John Leland (1792)
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Evening
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: LELAND
Composer: L. M. Fosbery
Meter: S. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



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