Author: Dr. S. F. Smith, 1808-1895 Appears in 213 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Softly fades the twilight ray
Of the holy Sabbath day;
Gently as life's setting sun,
When the Christian's course is run.
2 Night her solemn mantle spreads
O'er the earth as daylight fades;
All things tell of calm repose,
At the holy Sabbath's close.
3 Peace is on the world abroad;
'Tis the holy peace of God,
Symbol of the peace within,
When the spirit rests from sin.
4 Still the Spirit lingers near,
Where the evening worshipper
Seeks communion with the skies,
Pressing onward to the prize.
5 Saviour, may our Sabbaths be
Days of joy and peace in Thee,
Till in heaven our souls repose,
Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Evening Sabbath; Worship Evening ; Peace Of God; Sabbath (the Christian) Blessings of ; Sabbath (the Christian) Evening; Night Approaching Used With Tune: PLEYEL'S HYMN
Softly fades the twilight ray