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Evening Hour
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Evening Hour by William H Pontius — Lyrics
Slowly darkening
The ev'ning hours roll on,
And soon behind the cloudland
Will sink my setting Sun.
Around my path life's mysteries
Their deep'ning shadows throw,
And as I gaze and ponder,
They dark and darker grow.
But there's a voice above me
Which say, "Wait, trust and pray,
The night will soon be over,
And light will come with day."
Father! the light and darkness
Are both alike to thee;
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About Evening Hour
For a moment of quiet reflection, William H. Pontius’s Evening Hour offers solace and encouragement. This sacred anthem for SATB choir uses an English text that speaks of life’s uncertainties and the comfort found in faith. As shadows lengthen and life's mysteries deepen, the text reassures the listener that light will return. The music navigates themes of trust and prayer, culminating in a message of peaceful surrender. It's a piece well-suited for services focused on peace, trust, or the end of the day, providing a moment of profound spiritual assurance for both choir and congregation.
