Laudes Domini ‎#36

36. Twilight

1 Softly fades the twilight ray
Of the holy Sabbath day;
Gently as life's setting sun,
When the Christian's course is run.

2 Peace is on the world abroad;
'Tis the holy peace of God--
Symbol of the peace within
When the spirit rests from sin.

3 Still the Spirit lingers near,
Where the evening worshiper
Seeks communion with the skies,
Pressing onward to the prize.

4 Saviour! may our Sabbaths be
Days of joy and peace in thee,
Till in heaven our souls repose,
Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close.

Text Information

• First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray
• Title: Twilight
• Author: S. F. Smith
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DIJON
• Meter: 7s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: German Evening Hymn
• Notes: Public Domain.