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HUMAN SERVICE AND BROTHERHOOD

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Work for the Night Is Coming

(WORK SONG. 7,6,7,5, D.)

Anna L. Coghill, 1860

Lowell Mason, 1864

1. Work, for the night is coming,
   Work through the morning hours;
   Work while the dew is sparkling,
   Work 'mid springing flowers;
   Work while the day grows brighter
   Under 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 labor,
   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 night is dark'ning,
   When man's work is o'er. Amen

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