Work, for the night is coming
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Work, for the night is coming,Work through the morning hours;Work while the dew is sparkling,Work 'mid springing flowers.Work when the day grows brighter,Work in the glowing sun;Work, for the night is coming,When man's work is done.
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Work, for the night is coming,Work through the sunny noon;Fill brightest hours with labor;Rest comes sure and soon.Give every flying minuteSomething to keep in store;Work, for the night is coming,When man works no more.
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Work, for the night is comingUnder the sunset skies;While their bright tints are glowing,Work, for daylight flies.Work till the last beam fadeth,—Fadeth to shine no more;Work while the night is darkening,When man's work is o'er.