Now, on sea and land descending, <br />Brings the night its peace profound: <br />Let our vesper hymn be blending <br />With the holy calm around. <br />Soon as dies the sunset glory, <br />Stars of heaven shine out above, <br />Telling still the ancient story-- <br />Their Creator's changeless love. <br /> <br />Now, our wants and burdens leaving <br />To his care who cares for all, <br />Cease we fearing, cease we grieving; <br />At his touch our burdens fall. <br />As the darkness deepens o'er us, <br />Lo! eternal stars arise; <br />Hope and Faith and Love rise glorious, <br />Shining in the Spirit's skies.<br /><br />Samuel Longfellow<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/vesper-hymn/
