The Army and Navy Hymnal/Hymns/Work for the Night Is Coming
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138 | Work for the Night Is Coming | ||||
(WORK SONG. 7,6,7,5, D.) | |||||
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- 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. - 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. - 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