Hymnal: The Sacred Melodeon
Date: 1848
Compiler: A S Hayden
Publisher/Printer: A S Hayden
First Line: The sun to the west has descended
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Tune: The Sun to the West Has Descended
Hymn Number: <no hymn number given>
Page Number: 187, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsThe sun to the west has descended,
Encircled in crimson and gold;
The beautiful daylight is ended,
The night-wind blows freshly and cold.
The shepherd his flock has now folded,
The birds have all gone to their nest,
The village bell distantly tolling,
Announces the hour of rest.
The busy fields all are deserted,
All nature is quiet and still,
Save where the fresh breezes are waving
The pines on the side of the hill.
While all are so lovely and peaceful,
To heaven for one blessing we'll pray;
Oh! May our life's eve be as pleasant,
And mild as the close of the day.