30. As now the sun's declining rays
C.M.
Holy Trinity:
Joseph Barnby, 1861
St. Peter:
Alexander R. Reinagle, 1836
Latin, Charles Coffin, 1736;
Tr. John Chandler, 1837
As now the sun's declining rays At eventide descend, E'en so our years are sinking down To their appointed end. | Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched To draw the nations nigh; O grant us then that cross to love, And in those arms to die. | To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Ghost, All glory be from saints on earth, And from the angel host. | |