206 Across the sky the shades of night
1 Across the sky the shades of night
This winter's eve are fleeting:
We deck Thine altar, Lord, with light,
In solemn worship meeting;
And as the year's last hours go by,
We lift to Thee our earnest cry,
Once more Thy love entreating.
Text Information
- Author
- Jas. Hamilton, 1882
Tune Information
- Name
- Naar Tid og Stund den er forhaand
- Meter
- 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
- Source
- J. Wolff, 1569