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Softly fades the twilight ray

Author: Samuel F. Smith Appears in 215 hymnals Topics: The Christian Family Devotion 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 worshiper 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. Used With Tune: MERCY

While, with ceaseless course, the sun

Author: John Newton Appears in 592 hymnals Topics: The Christian Family Devotion Lyrics: 1 While, with ceaseless course, the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here: Fixed in an eternal state, They have done with all below; We a little longer wait, But now little none can know. 2 As the winged arrow flies Speedily the mark to find, As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind, Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise; All below is but a dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew; Teach us henceforth how to live With eternity in view; Bless thy word to young and old, Fill us with a Saviour's love, And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with him above. Used With Tune: BENEVENTO

When God revealed his gracious name

Appears in 204 hymnals Topics: Means of Grace Family Devotion Used With Tune: DUNFERMLINE

O Christ, with each returning morn

Author: Anon. Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: The Christian Family Devotion Lyrics: 1 O Christ, with each returning morn Thine image to our hearts be borne; And may we ever clearly see Our dearest treasure, Lord, in thee! 2 All hallowed be our walk this day; May meekness form our morning ray, And faithful love our noontide light, And hope our sunset, calm and bright. 3 May grace each idle thought control, And sanctify each wayward soul; May guile depart, and malice cease, And all within be joy and peace. Used With Tune: HEBRON

Remark, my soul, the narrow bounds

Author: Philip Doddridge Appears in 126 hymnals Topics: The Christian Family Devotion Lyrics: 1 Remark, my soul, the narrow bound Of each revolving year; How swift the weeks complete their round! How short the months appear! 2 So fast eternity comes on, And that important day When all that mortal life hath done God's judgment shall survey. 3 Awake, O God, my careless heart Its great concerns to see, That I may act the Christian's part, And give the years to thee. Used With Tune: WARWICK