Work, for the Night Is Coming WORK SONG—Lowell Mason Work, for the Night Is Coming 1 Work, for the night is coming, Work thro’ the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work ’mid springing flow’rs; Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man’s work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work thro’ the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon. Give ev’ry flying minute Something to keep in store: