Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#533

533. Softly fades the twilight ray

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 Still the Spirit lingers near,
Where the evening worshipper
Seeks communion with the skies,
Pressing onward to the prize.

4 Saviour, may our Sabbaths be
Days of peace and joy in Thee;
Till in heaven our souls repose,
Where the Sabbath ne’er shall close.

Text Information

• First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Evening Hymns: of Lord's Day; Lord's Supper; Worship: Family
• Notes: Author from index: S. F. Smith

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