The Voice of Praise ‎#529

529. 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 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 worshipper
Seeks communion with the skies,
Pressing onward to the prize.

Text Information

• First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray
• Author: S. F. Smith
• Meter: 7s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:23
  ;
  John 14:27
• Topic: The Christian Church: The Sabbath; Sabbath Evening

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