RCCG Hymn 773
How Sweet the Hour of Closing Day
"He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds." - Isa 57:2
How sweet the hour of closing day, When all its peaceful and serene, And the broad sun's retiring ray, Sheds a mild lustre o'er the scene!
Such is the Christian's parting hour, So peacefully he sinks to rest; And faith, rekindling all its pow'r, Lights up the languour of his breast.
There is a radiance in his eye, A smile upon his wasted cheek, That seems to tell the glory nigh In language that no tongue can speak.
A beam from heav'n is sent to cheer The pilgrim on his gloomy road; And angels are attending near To bear him to their bright abode.
O Lord, that we may thus depart, Thy joys to share, Thy face to see, Impress Thine image on our heart, And teach us now to walk with Thee.
From The Redeemed Hymnal (4th edition) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God.