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Text:Softly Now the Light of Day
Author:George W. Doane, 1799–1859
Tune:[Softly now the light of day]
Arranger:Henry Greatorix, 1813–1858
Composer:Carl Maria von Weber, 1786–1826

160. Softly Now the Light of Day

Softly now the light of day
Fades upon my sight away.
Free from care, from labor free,
Lord, I would commune with thee.

Text Information
First Line: Softly now the light of day
Title: Softly Now the Light of Day
Author: George W. Doane, 1799–1859
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Closing; Evening; Prayer (1 more...)
Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Alma 37:37.
Tune Information
Name: [Softly now the light of day]
Composer: Carl Maria von Weber, 1786–1826
Arranger: Henry Greatorix, 1813–1858
Incipit: 32436 53233 33471
Key: E♭ Major



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