
Author: George W. Doane Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #595 (1999) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Closing and Vesper Hymns Languages: English Tune Title: MERCY
Softly Now the Light of Day