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229. The radiant morn hath passed away

1 The radiant morn hath passed away,
And spent too soon her golden store;
The shadows of departing day
Creep on once more.

2 Our life is but a fading dawn,
Its glorious noon how quickly past
Lead us, O Christ, when all is gone,
Safe home at last.

3 O by Thy soul-inspiring grace
Uplift our hearts to realms on high
Help us to look to that bright place
Beyond the sky,

4 Where light, and life, and joy, and peace,
In undivided empire reign,
And thronging angels never cease
Their deathless strain

5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white,
And evening shadows never fall;
Where Thou, Eternal Light of Light,
Art Lord of all.

Text Information
First Line: The radiant morn hath passed away
Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Brevity of Life; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Evening: Hymns (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. GABRIEL
Composer: Sir F. A. G. Ouseley, 1825-1889
Meter: 8.8.8.4
Key: Eā™­ Major



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