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Text:Sabbath Twilight
Author:S. F. Smith
Tune:COMMUNION
Composer:Walton C. John

800. Sabbath Twilight

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. Peace is on the world abroad;
'Tis the holy peace of God,
Symbol of the peace within
When the spirit rests from sin.

3. Saviour, may our Sabbaths be
Days of joy and peace in Thee,
Till in heav'n our souls repose,
Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close.

Text Information
First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray
Title: Sabbath Twilight
Author: S. F. Smith
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Hymns for Worship: Evening Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: COMMUNION
Composer: Walton C. John
Meter: 7s.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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