375 - Work, for the Night Is Coming

Work, for the night is coming;
Work through the morning hours
Work while the dew is sparkling;
Work ‘mid springing flowers;
Work while the day grows brighter,
Under 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 though the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon;
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming;
When man works no more.
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Work, for the night is coming;
Under 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, for the night is coming;
When man’s work is o’er.