Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#160

160. Softly Now the Light of Day

Softly now the light of day
Fades upon my sight away.
Free from care, from labor free,
Lord, I would commune with thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Softly now the light of day
• Title: Softly Now the Light of Day
• Author: George W. Doane, 1799–1859
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 55:16-17
• Topic: Closing; Evening; Prayer; Prayer and Supplication
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Alma 37:37.

Tune Information

• Name: SEYMOUR
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber, 1786–1826
• Arranger: Henry Greatorix, 1813–1858
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Incipit: 32436 53233 33471
• Key: E♭ Major