The Sun Is Sinking

1.

The sun is sinking o'er the mountains far,

To shine in lands that lie beyond our sight;

Thine own, O Father, all the nations are;

O, give to them Thy Light.

2.

Earth hath no shadow like Thy shrouded face,

No shining sun like knowledge that Thou art.

Shine forth, great Light! In every darkened place;

Make glad the weary heart.

3.

Shine in Thy saints who bear Thy holy light,

Both near to us and those who dwell afar.

Since Thou art with them, may they know no night;

Be Thou their guiding star.

4.

When Heaven's morning dawns upon us all,

With earthly sun and shade forever past,

From ev'ry land Thou wilt Thy children call

To dwell in light at last.