And sighs her God to seek,

How sweet to hail the evening's close

That ends the weary week!

2How sweet to hail the early dawn

That opens on the sight,

When first that soul-reviving morn

Beams its new rays of light!

3Blest day! thine hours too soon will cease

Yet, while they gently roll,

Breathe, Heavenly Spirit, source of peace,