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Text:Sweet evening
Author:Anon.
Tune:[Come, soft and lovely evening]
Composer:J. Tom Lane

89. Sweet evening

1 Come, soft and lovely evening,
Spread o'er the grass and field;
We love the peaceful feeling
Thy silent coming yields.

Refrain:
Sweet evening, sweet evening,
Thou harbinger of rest;
Sweet evening, sweet evening,
The toiling call thee blest.

2 See where the clouds are weaving
A rich and golden chain;
See how the darkened shadows
Extend along the plain. [Refrain]

3 Sweet evening, thou art with us,
So tranquil, mild, and still;
Thou dost our thankful bosoms
With humble praises fill. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Come, soft and lovely evening
Title: Sweet evening
Author: Anon.
Refrain First Line: Sweet evening, sweet evening
Language: English
Publication Date: 1904
Notes: Public domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Come, soft and lovely evening]
Composer: J. Tom Lane
Incipit: 53217 65143 21235
Notes: "After last stanza repeat refrain pp."



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