In the Closing Hours of Earth's Passing Day

This hymn is written from the viewpoint of an older Christian looking back on his life and considering all of the blessings he has received.  Each verse emphasizes the fact that it is God's grace -- His unmerited love for the undeserving sinner -- that lies beneath everything that He brings into the life of His dear children.

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In the closing hours of earth’s passing day,

As its glory dims with each fading ray,

In my heart still shines the wondrous display

Of Your grace to me, O Lord.

I was young, but now am cumbered with years,

I have passed through trials, turmoil, and tears,

You have stilled my heart and banished my fears

Through Your grace to me, O Lord.

Like the birds above, I ate from Your hand;

Like the lilies fair, clothed at Your command,

I have garnered all the  blessings You planned

In Your grace to me, O Lord.

When I fell in sin and brought myself shame,

On my bed I wept and called on Your name;

You reached out in love, my soul to reclaim –

In Your grace to me, O Lord.

When my foes brought grief and harmed as they could,

You upheld my soul, beside me You stood;

They meant evil, Lord; You meant it for good –

In Your grace to me, O Lord.

As I stand before this life’s open grave,

I will praise You for each blessing You gave;

You have come to me to seek and to save –

In Your grace to me, O Lord.

In the glorious light of that blessed place

Where the saints behold their dear Savior’s face

I will rest within Your loving embrace –

In Your grace to me, O Lord.