The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#595

595. Softly Now the Light of Day

1 Softly now the light of day
Fades upon my sight away;
Free from care, from labor free,
Lord, we would commune with Thee.

2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye
Naught escapes, without, within,
Pardon each infirmity,
Open fault, and secret sin.

3 Soon for us the light of day
Shall for ever pass away;
Then, from sin and sorrow free,
Take me, Lord, to dwell with Thee.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Softly now the light of day
• Title: Softly Now the Light of Day
• Author: George W. Doane
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Closing and Vesper Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: MERCY
• Composer: Louis M. Gottschalk, 1829-1869
• Arranger: Edwin P. Parker, 1836-1925
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: B♭ Major