1
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
the darkness falls at thy behest;
to thee our morning hymns ascended,
thy praise shall sanctify our rest.
2
We thank thee that thy Church, unsleeping
while earth rolls onward into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping
and never rests by day or night.
3
As over continent and island
each dawn leads to another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor do the praises die away.
4
The sun that bids us rest is waking
Our brethren 'neath the western sky;
And hour by hour fresh lips are making
Thy wondrous doings heard on high.
5
So be it, Lord! Thy throne shall never,
like earth’s proud empires, pass away;
thy kingdom stands and grows forever
until there dawns your glorious day.
Author: John Ellerton 1826-1893
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZJs0-0Qa2g&list=RDtZJs0-0Qa2g&start_radio=1
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