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Text:The Darkness and the Light are both alike to Thee
Translator:Miss Catherine Winkworth (1829-1878)
Tune:NIGHTFALL
Composer:Joseph Barnby (1838— )

37. The Darkness and the Light are both alike to Thee

Text Information
First Line: Now God be with us, for the night is closing
Title: The Darkness and the Light are both alike to Thee
Translator: Miss Catherine Winkworth (1829-1878) (1863)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1891
Scripture:
Topic: Evening
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: NIGHTFALL
Composer: Joseph Barnby (1838— ) (1872)
Notes: Public Domain.



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