We found "The shadows lengthen" used in 12 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.
The shadows lengthen
...All our upward strivings in Thy love enfold.
When the shadows lengthen, bringing sweet repose,
Weary hands are folded, little eyelids close,...
All our upward strivings in Thy love enfold.
When the shadows lengthen, bringing sweet repose,
Weary hands are folded, little eyelids close,
...Humbly bow.
Wait not till the shadows lengthen
O’er the plain,...
Humbly bow.
Wait not till the shadows lengthen
O’er the plain,
...Through Thy cross to conquer crafty evil powers.
When the shadows lengthen, show us, Lord, Thy way;
Through the darkness lead us to the heavenly day;...
Through Thy cross to conquer crafty evil powers.
When the shadows lengthen, show us, Lord, Thy way;
Through the darkness lead us to the heavenly day;
...Sweet, unselfish, trustful one,
When the shadows lengthen,
Rich reward awaiteth thee,...
Sweet, unselfish, trustful one,
When the shadows lengthen,
Rich reward awaiteth thee,
...Rolls the stone away.
And when the shadows lengthen
And I near the vale,...
Rolls the stone away.
And when the shadows lengthen
And I near the vale,
...Rolls the stone away.
And when the shadows lengthen
And I near the vale,...
Rolls the stone away.
And when the shadows lengthen
And I near the vale,
...Jesus lives!
Wait not till the shadows lengthen,
Till you older grow,...
Jesus lives!
Wait not till the shadows lengthen,
Till you older grow,
...’Twas for sinners Jesus came:
See, the shadows lengthen round us,
Soon the day-dawn will begin;...
’Twas for sinners Jesus came:
See, the shadows lengthen round us,
Soon the day-dawn will begin;
...start
Day is far spent, the shadows lengthen round us,
Bright shine the gates of sunset on our sight;...
start
Day is far spent, the shadows lengthen round us,
Bright shine the gates of sunset on our sight;
...Forth while the noon-tide’s fervid radiance glows,
Forth while the shadows lengthen t’ward the even,
Calling for lab’rers, still the Master goes;...
Forth while the noon-tide’s fervid radiance glows,
Forth while the shadows lengthen t’ward the even,
Calling for lab’rers, still the Master goes;
...start
We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
Across this little landscape of our life;...
start
We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
Across this little landscape of our life;
...Day is declining, and the sun is low;
The shadows lengthen, light makes haste to go;
Room, room, still room! O enter, enter now....
Day is declining, and the sun is low;
The shadows lengthen, light makes haste to go;
Room, room, still room! O enter, enter now.
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