Again, as evening’s shadow falls

From Oremus Hymnal

Again, as evening's shadow falls,
we gather in these hallowed walls;
and vesper hymn and vesper prayer
rise mingling as we meet thee here.

May struggling hearts that seek release
here find the rest of God's own peace,
and, strengthened here by hymn and prayer,
lay down their burdens and their care.

O God, our Light, to thee we bow;
withing all shadows standest thou;
give deeper calm than night can bring;
give sweeter songs than lips can sing.

Life's tumult we must meet again;
we cannot at this shrine remain;
but as we go upon our way,
dear Savior, be our Strength and Stay.

Contents 1 Historical Notes 2 Author 3 Meter 4 Sound Files 5 Other Comments 6 Sources 6.1 Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)

Historical Notes

Author

Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892)

Meter

LM

Sound Files

Angelus, Brockham, Ludborough

Other Comments

Sources

Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)

Hymnal	Number	Tunes Used
Church Hymns with Tunes, 1874	17	Ludborough
Church Hymnal (Church of Ireland), 1874	479	Malta
A Church of England Hymn Book, 1879	24
The Church Hymnary (Scotland), 1902	383	Harrow
Church Hymns, New Edition, 1903	10	Tibberton
Church Hymnal (Ireland), 1919	14	Malta
The Book of Common Praise (Canada), 1938	456	Angelus, St. Alkmund
Church Hymnal (Ireland), 1960	11	Brockham