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[Softly fades the twilight ray]

Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. Church, Jr. Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 33321 23234 54323 Used With Text: Softly Fades the Twilight Ray

Appears in 213 hymnals Lyrics: 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. Used With Tune: [Softly fades the twilight ray]

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Softly Fades the Twilight Ray

Hymnal: Living Hymns #209 (1890) Lyrics: 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. Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly fades the twilight ray]