71. Work, for the Night Is Coming

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

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Work, for the night is coming: work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor: rest comes sure and soon. Give ev'ry flying minute something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, when man works no more.

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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 dark'ning, when man's work is o'er.