Work, for the night is coming

1. Work, for the night is coming,
work through the morning hours;
work while the dew is sparkling,
work ’mid springing flowers;
work when the day grows brighter,
work in the glowing sun;
work, for the night is coming,
when man’s work is done.

2. Work, for the night is coming,
work through 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.

3. 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, while the night is darkening,
when man’s work is o’er.