Bliss Carman, et al., eds. The World’s Best Poetry.
Volume IV. The Higher Life. 1904. | | | | IV. Sabbath: Worship: Creed | | Vesper Hymn | | Samuel Longfellow (1819–1892) |
| | | NOW, on sea and land descending, | |
| Brings the night its peace profound: | |
| Let our vesper hymn be blending | |
| With the holy calm around. | |
| Soon as dies the sunset glory, | 5 |
| Stars of heaven shine out above, | |
| Telling still the ancient story— | |
| Their Creator’s changeless love. | |
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| Now, our wants and burdens leaving | |
| To his care who cares for all, | 10 |
| Cease we fearing, cease we grieving; | |
| At his touch our burdens fall. | |
| As the darkness deepens o’er us, | |
| Lo! eternal stars arise; | |
| Hope and Faith and Love rise glorious, | 15 |
| Shining in the Spirit’s skies. | | | | |
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