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Text:The roseate hues of early dawn
Author:Cecil Frances Alexander
Tune:CASTLE RISING

456. The roseate hues of early dawn

1 The roseate hues of early dawn,
The brightness of the day,
The crimson of the sunset sky,
How fast they fade away!
O for the pearly gates of heaven!
O for the golden floor!
O for the Sun of Righteousness
That setteth nevermore!

2 The highest hopes we cherish here,
How fast they tire and faint!
How many a spot defiles the robe
That wraps an earthly saint!
O for a heart that never sins!
O for a soul washed white!
O for a voice to praise our King,
Nor weary day or night!

3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope,
And grace to lead us higher;
But there are perfectness and peace,
Beyond our great desire.
O by Thy Love and anguish, Lord,
O by Thy life laid down,
O that we fall not from Thy grace,
Nor cast away our crown!

Text Information
First Line: The roseate hues of early dawn
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1853)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: The Christian Life: The Heavenly Spirit; Epiphany, Sixth Sunday; Easter Sunday (3 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #81
Tune Information
Name: CASTLE RISING
Meter: C. M.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Fred. Hervey



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