Gospel Melodies and Evangelistic Hymns ‎#238

238. Good Night

1 When softly fades the dying day,
And mortal cares we fold away,
Then with the last faint ray of light,
All nature seems to say Good night.

Refrain:
Good night, good night,
May angels bright,
Their vigils keep till morning light,
Good night, good night,
Good night, good night.

2 And when the deeper shadows fall,
And nature veils as with a pall,
Then pray’rs of evening take their flight
From lips that softly say Good night. [Refrain]

3 O Father, give us sweet repose
From all our earthly cares and woes,
And grant that heav’n may greet our sight
When we have said our last Good night. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When softly fades the dying day
• Title: Good Night
• Author: F. E. Belden
• Refrain First Line: Good night, good night, May angels bright
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1944
• Topic: Closing Song

Tune Information

• Name: [When softly fades the dying day]
• Composer: D. S. Hakes