Hymn 758 – HOW sweet the hour of closing day | C&S English Hymnary

1. HOW sweet the hour of closing day When all is peaceful and serene And the broad sun’s retiring ray Seeds a mild lustre o’er the scene! 2. Such is the Christian’s parting hour So peacefully he sinks to rest And faith, rekindling all its pow’r Lights up the deepest of his breast. 3. There is a radiance in his eye A smile upon his wasted cheek, That seems to tell of glory nigh In language that no tongues can speak. 4. A beam from heav’n is sent to cheer The pilgrim on his gloomy road And angels are attending near To hear him to their bright abode. 5. O Lord, that we may thus depart Thy joys to share, Thy face to see Impress Thine image on our heart And teach us now to walk with Thee. Amin