When the Shades of Eve, by Watie W. Swanzy

When the Shades of Eve

When the shades of eve are falling
O'er the earth, so broad and fair;
When the night birds are softly calling
To the rest that all may share,
May we ne'er forget to praise thee,
Raise our hearts in grateful prayer!   Ever kind and loving Saviour,
Leader of the weak and blind,
Look on us with loving favor,
Comfort each poor troubled mind!
Let us feel thy presence near us,
Heart to heart in friendship bind!   When we reach death's flowing river,
When its waters o'er us roll,
Sinks this earthly part forever,
Leaving free the ransomed soul,
Bear it safely through heaven's portal,
There to live while ages roll!

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Watie W. Swanzy