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HUMAN SERVICE AND BROTHERHOOD


138 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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