32. Hymn: Come, Jesus, With The Coming Night

Come, Jesus, With The Coming Night

Author: Ray Palmer

At evening time it shall be light. (Zechariah 14:7)

1. Come, Jesus, with the coming night,
    Refresh and cheer my weary heart;
    At evening-time it shall be light,
    If thou art near, though day depart.

2. Welcome this shade that brings release
    From hurrying labour's noise and strife;
    That calls from restless thought to cease,
    And calms the throbbing pulse of life.

3. From tedious toil, from anxious care,
    Dear Lord, I turn again to thee;
    Thy presence and thy smile to share
    Makes every burden light to me.

4. With thee, of all sad thoughts beguiled,
    Peace nestles in my tranquil breast;
    And, like a pleased and happy child,
    In thy kind arms I sink to rest.

5. Till night's dark watches all are gone,
    O faithful Shepherd, guard my sleep,
    And, when yon mountains greet the dawn,
    Give strength my heavenward way to keep.