Work for the night is coming:
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling;

Work through the springing flowers;
Work while the day grows brighter,
Under the glowing sun;

Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.
Work for the night is coming:

Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon;

Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,

When man works no more.
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 darkening,
When man's work is o'er