Now It Is Evening

From 2007-12-11

Last night, Daniel started tickling his new set of ivories (he bought a new piano last weekend). He was playing several hymns and started to play one of my favorite: Now It Is Evening. There are a few versions of the hymn. The Chalice Hymnal has one by David Haas that is so-so. Don't get me wrong, I love much the music of David Haas, but the version I heard on iTunes come accross as saccharine (It's Called At Evening in iTunes).

However the new Lutheran hymnal has a different tune that is more jazzy and somewhat sad, which goes with the lyrics. The lyrics talk about those who are lonely and hungry and how we can be Christ to them.

Anyway, enough gabbing. Here's the lyrics.

1. Now it is evening: Lights of the city
Bid us remember Christ is our Light.
Many are lonely, Who will be neighbor?
Where there is caring Christ is our Light.

2. Now it is evening: Little ones sleeping
Bid us remember Christ is our Peace.
Some are neglected, Who will be neighbor?
Where there is caring Christ is our Peace.

3. Now it is evening: Food on the table
Bid us remember Christ is our Life.
Many are hungry, Who will be neighbor?
Where there is sharing Christ is our Life.

4. Now it is evening: Here in our meeting
May us remember Christ is our Friend.
Some may be strangers, Who will be neighbor?
Where there's a welcome Christ is our Friend.