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The Otterbein Hymnal

by Edmund S. Lorenz

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416 | Work, for the Night Is Coming. P.M.

Work While it is Day.

Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro’ the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work ’mid springing flowers;
Work, when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man’s work is done.

2 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro’ the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon;
Give ev’ry 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 the night is dark’ning,
When man’s work is o’er.

Annie L. Walker.

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