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Close of the Day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
STB|TrTB · Barry Johnston
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Close of the Day by Hezekiah Moors — Lyrics
A Collection of Hymns from Various Authors,
Leeds, England, 1795
1. The night draws on, I must away;
In hallelujahs close the day;
The sun sets in the western skies,
I never more may see him rise.
2. Hark! Angels chant their anthems high,
While on my deathlike bed I lie;
Oh! spread your purple pinions round,
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About Close of the Day
The words of this hymn express a profound contemplation of the end of life, viewing the close of day as a metaphor for mortality. The text, sourced from a 1795 collection of hymns, paints a scene of peaceful departure, where the singer anticipates heavenly rejoicing. The composer Hezekiah Moors has set this devotional English text for a treble, tenor and bass choir (STB|TrTB). This sacred piece offers a moving reflection on the transition from earthly life to the eternal, suitable for thoughtful choral programming.
