Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#391b

391b. Work, for the night is coming!

1 Work, for the night is coming!
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work 'mid springing flowers;
Work when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.

2 Work, for the night is coming!
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labour,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

3 Work, for the night is coming!
Under the sunset skies,
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth, to shine no more;
Work while the night is darkening,
When man's work is o'er.

Text Information

• First Line: Work, for the night is coming!
• Author: Mrs. A. L. Coghill, 1838-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Diligence; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Night: Approaching

Tune Information

• Name: DILIGENCE
• Composer: Dr. Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 7.6.7.5.7.6.7.5
• Key: E♭ Major