Behold, the shade of night is now receding

Author: Gregory the Great

Gregory I., St., Pope. Surnamed The Great. Was born at Rome about A.D. 540. His family was distinguished not only for its rank and social consideration, but for its piety and good works. His father, Gordianus, said to have been the grandson of Pope Felix II. or III., was a man of senatorial rank and great wealth; whilst his mother, Silvia, and her sisters-in-law, Tarsilla and Aemiliana, attained the distinction of canonization. Gregory made the best use of his advantages in circumstances and surroundings, so far as his education went. "A saint among saints," he was considered second to none in Rome in grammar, rhetoric, and logic. In early life, before his father's death, he became a member of the Senate; and soon after he was thirty and ac… Go to person page >

Translator: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

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First Line: Behold, the shade of night is now receding
Author: Gregory the Great
Translator: Ray Palmer
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #551a

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Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #551b

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Carmina Sanctorum #551

Hymnal of the Evangelical Church. Word ed. #d60

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Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #1215

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In Excelsis #59

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In Excelsis #a59

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Songs for the New Life #d42

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Songs of Praise #325

Sunday School Hymnal #d38

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The Church Hymnary #836

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The New Laudes Domini #90

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