Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#223

223. Softly fades the twilight ray

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 Night her solemn mantle spreads
O'er the earth as daylight fades;
All things tell of calm repose,
At the holy Sabbath's close.

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

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

5 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
• Author: Dr. S. F. Smith, 1808-1895
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Evening: Sabbath; Worship: Evening; Peace: Of God; Sabbath (the Christian): Blessings of; Sabbath (the Christian): Evening; Night: Approaching

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Composer: Ignaz Josef Pleyel, 1757-1831
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: G Major or modal