As lengthening shadows of earth's day
Deepen and darken on our way,
Oh keep us safe, our God, our King,
Beneath Thy sheltering folded wing.
For back and forth Life's shuttles ply,
Weaving with steady purpose high,
For children of Thy gracious light,
The seamless robe of glistering white.
O Life divine! O Life most blest!
The glorious end of hallowed quest,
As grateful offering to Thy Love,
Leave we our hearts in Thine above.
