35. Softly Now the Light of Day

1 Softly now the light of day
Fades upon our sight away;
Free from care, from labor free,
Lord, we would commune with Thee.

2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye
Naught escapes without, within,
Pardon each infirmity,
Open fault, and secret sin.

3 Soon for us the light of day
May forever pass away;
Then, from sin and sorrow free,
Take us, Lord, to dwell with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Softly now the light of day
Title: Softly Now the Light of Day
Author: George W. Doane (1827)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Scripture:
Topic: Children's Hymns; Evening hymns; Lord's Day
Tune Information
Name: SEYMOUR
Composer: Carl Maria von Weber (1825)
Key: F Major or modal



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