1 Softly fades the twilight ray
Of the holy Sabbath day;
Gently as life’s setting sun,
When the Christian’s course is run,
Night her solemn mantle spreads
O'er the earth as daylight fades;
All things tell of calm repose,
At the holy Sabbath's close.

2 Peace is on the world abroad;
‘Tis the holy peace of God,
Symbol of the peace within
When the spirit rests from sin.
Saviour, may our Sabbaths be
Days of joy and peace in thee,
Till in heav’n our souls repose,
Where the Sabbath ne’er shall close.