HYMN #0021 A&M #21 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.8 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #21: The day is past and over

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

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" The Lord shall be thine everlasting
The radiant morn hath pass'd
"away,
And spent too soon her gold?n store ;

2

The shadows of departing day
Creep on once more.
, ..... , , , j Our life is but a fading dawn,
'Let the lifting up of my hands be an . its glorious noon how quickly past:

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The sun is sinking fast,
The daylight dies ;
Let love awake, and pay
Her evening sacrifice.

4

As Christ joon the Cross
His Head incline 1.
And to His Father s hands
His parting Soul resign'd :

5

So now herself my soul
Would wholly give
Into His sacred charge,
In Whom all spirits live ;

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So now beneath His eye
Would calmly rest,
Without a wish or thought
Abiding in the breast,

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I mfO by Thy soul-inspiring grace
Help us to look to that bright place
Beyond the sky :—
, Where light, and life, and joy. and

8

In undivided empire reign,
And thronging Angels never cease
Their deathless strain ;—
Where Saints are clothed in spotless

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; white,
And evening shadow? never fall,
. Where Thou. Eternal Light of Light,
Art Lord of alL

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The day is past and over"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #21 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 10 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.8
Stanza Structure: 10 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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