Day is Dying in the West
Day is dying in the west;
Heav’n is touching earth with rest;
Wait and worship while the night
Sets the evening lamps alight
Through all the sky.
Refrain
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts!
Heav’n and earth are full of Thee!
Heav’n and earth are praising Thee,
O Lord most high!
Lord of life, beneath the dome
Of the universe, Thy home,
Gather us who seek Thy face
To the fold of Thy embrace,
For Thou art nigh.
Refrain
While the deepening shadows fall,
Heart of love enfolding all,
Through the glory and the grace
Of the stars that veil Thy face,
Our hearts ascend.
Refrain
When forever from our sight
Pass the stars, the day, the night,
Lord of angels, on our eyes
Let eternal morning rise
And shadows end.
Refrain
Words by Mary A. Lathbury (1841-1913)
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Don’t think I’ve ever sung this hymn, Ellen, but the words are beautiful — you’ve picked the perfect image to accompany them.
I remember singing this song when I was a child. Great words.
A favorite family song — usually sung in the car with my Dad — two part harmony — and filled with much emotion.
Ah, “my” beautiful poem/hymn….mine, not because I’ve ever sung it, but because of what it says, and because I discovered it while on a retreat in Colorado two years ago. Thus it has special meaning for me. Thank you for remind me of it – I have not thought of it in a while.
The photo is so beautiful!
wonderful photo to match the words of this hymn.
Such a lovely hymn, Ellen.
I am not familiar with this hymn but have just listened to it via digital hymns web site. The words are so beautiful and obviously rang true in M. L. heart!!
Great photo shot!!