The Jewel ‎#28

28. Sabbath Closing Hymn

1 Fading, slowly fading, sweet Sabbath day,
Like a hallow'd mem'ry, Lingers thy golden ray.
Dear Saviour, now to ev'ry heart,
Reveal the way, the truth impart,
That leads to life beyond the skies,
Where pleasure never dies.

Chorus:
Fading, slowly fading, sweet Sabbath day,
In gentle tones it seems to say:
Passing away! passing away!
In gentle tones it seems to say:
Passing away! away!

2 Fading, slowly fading, sweet day of rest,
Still thy beauty lingers Over the rosy west.
Our earthly joys will soon decline,
Our earthly hopes but faintly shine;
Then may we rise on wings of love,
And rest with God above. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Fading, slowly fading, sweet Sabbath day
• Title: Sabbath Closing Hymn
• Author: Fanny Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Fading, slowly fading, sweet Sabbath day
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [Fading, slowly fading, sweet Sabbath day]
• Composer: Mrs. J. F. Knapp
• Key: D♭ Major