
Author: Thomas O. Summers, 1812-1882 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #10430 Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: The daylight fades, the evening shades Lyrics: 1 The daylight fades, the evening shades
Are gathering round my head;
Father above, I praise that love
Which nightly guards my bed.
2 While Thou art near, I need not fear,
The gloom of midnight hour;
Blest Jesus, still from every ill
Defend me with Thy power!
3 Pardon my sin, and enter in
To sanctify my heart;
Spirit divine, O make me Thine,
And ne’er from me depart! Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING
The Daylight Fades