Work for the Night Is Coming
Authors: Anna L. Walker • Composers: Lowell Mason • Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png, png-shaped-note • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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1. 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 sunset’s skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man’s work is o’er.