Work, for the Night Is Coming
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w: Anna L. Coghill, 1854; alt. Lowell Mason, 1864
m: Lowell Mason, 1864
meter: 7.6.7.6D
tune: Work Song

[Verse 1]
Work, for the night is coming,
Work through 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.

[Verse 2]
Work, for the night is coming,
Work through 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.

[Verse 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.