The haunting melody, which we
 now know as "Taps" used at
  military funerals.

   Day is done
        Gone the sun
            From the lakes
                From the hills
                    From the sky
   All is well,
       safely rest.
            God is nigh.

   Fading light
        Dims the sight
             And a star
                 Gems the sky,
                      Gleaning bright
   From afar,
       Drawing nigh,
            Falls the night.

  Thanks and praise,
      For our days,
             Neath the sun,
                 Neath the stars
                      Neath the sky,
   As we go,
       This we know,
             God is nigh.

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