The roseate hues of early dawn
The roseate hues of early dawn. Cecil Frances Alexander* (1818-1895).
This was first published in the SPCK Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship (1852), in three stanzas:
The roseate hues of early dawn, The brightness of the day, The crimson of the sunset sky, How fast they fade away! Oh, for the pearly gates of Heav’n, Oh, for the golden floor, Oh, for the Sun of righteousness That setteth nevermore!
The highest hopes we cherish here, How fast they tire and faint; How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint! Oh, for a heart that never sins, Oh, for a soul wash’d white, Oh, for a voice to praise our King, Nor weary day or night!
Here faith is ours, and heavenly...
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