How sweet the hour of closing day
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How sweet the hour of closing day,When all is peaceful and serene,And the broad sun's retiring raySheds mellow luster o'er the scene!
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Such is the Christian's parting hour;So peacefully he sinks to restWhen faith, endued from Heaven with power,Sustains and cheers his languid breast.
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Mark but that radiance of his eye,That smile upon his wasted cheek;They tell us of his hope on highIn language that no tongue can speak.
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Who would not wish to die like thoseWhom God's own Spirit deigns to bless?To sink into that soft repose,Then wake to perfect happiness?