The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Traditional

The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
The darkness falls at Thy behest;
To Thee our morning hymns ascended,
Thy praise shall sanctify our rest.

We thank Thee that Thy church unsleeping,
While earth rolls onward into light,
Through all the world her watch is keeping,
And rests not now by day or night.

As o'er each continent and island
The dawn leads on another day,
The voice of prayer is never silent,
Nor dies the strain of praise away.

The sun that bids us rest is waking
Our brethren 'neath the western sky,
And hour by hour fresh lips are making
Thy wondrous doings heard on high.

So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never,
Like earth's proud empires, pass away;
Thy kingdom stands, and grows forever,
Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway.

The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended lyrics were written by John Ellerton and are known for their beautiful and rhythmic character. The song emphasizes that while the day ends for some the voice of prayer is never silent as it circles the globe. It celebrates the persistence of Gods kingdom and the unity of the church across all time zones. By singing the The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended lyrics the faithful find comfort in the global community of believers and the eternal nature of the Saviors reign which survives the passing of every earthly day and empire. It is a favorite for evening and vesper services.