Verse 1

WHEN the day of toil is done, When the race of life is run, Father, grant Thy wearied one Rest for evermore.

Verse 2

When the strife of sin is stilled, When the foe within is killed, Be thy gracious word fulfilled- Peace for evermore.

Verse 3

When the darkness melts away At the breaking of the day, Bid us hail the cheering ray- Light for evermore.

Verse 4

When the heart by sorrow tried Feels at length its throbs subside, Bring us, where all tears are dried, Joy for evermore.

Verse 5

When for vanished days we yearn, Days that never can return, Teach us in thy love to learn Love for evermore.

Verse 6

When the breath of life is flown, When the grace must claim its own, Lord of life, be ours thy crown- Life for evermore.

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