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Sabbath Evening

Author: S. F. Smith Hymnal: Progressive Sunday School Songs #81 (1923) First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray Refrain First Line: Holy Sabbath, softly fading Lyrics: 1 Softly fades the twilight ray, Of the holy Sabbath day; Gently as life’s setting sun, When the Christian’s course is run, When the Christian’s course is run. Refrain: Holy Sabbath, softly fading, Gently as life’s setting sun. 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, At the holy Sabbath’s close. [Refrain] 3 Peace is on the world abroad; ‘Tis the holy peace of God, Symbol of the peace within When the spirit rests from sin, When the spirit rests from sin. [Refrain] 4 Still the Spirit lingers near, Where the evening worshiper Seeks communion with the skies, Pressing onward to the prize, Pressing onward to the prize. [Refrain] 5 Saviour, may our Sabbaths be Days of joy and peace in Thee, Till in heav’n our souls repose, Where the Sabbath ne’er shall close, Where the Sabbath ne’er shall close. [Refrain] Topics: Joy Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly fades the twilight ray]
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Sabbath Evening

Author: S. F. Smith Hymnal: Garnered Gems #75 (1892) First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray Refrain First Line: Holy Sabbath, softly fading Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly fades the twilight ray]
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Sabbath Evening

Author: S. F. Smith Hymnal: Hymns of Blessing for the Living Church #186 (1916) First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray Refrain First Line: Holy Sabbath, softly fading Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly fades the twilight ray]
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Sabbath Evening

Author: S. F. Smith Hymnal: Life and Service Hymns #211 (1917) First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray Refrain First Line: Holy Sabbath, softly fading Topics: Parting Hymns; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly fades the twilight ray]
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Sabbath Evening

Author: Rev. Samuel F. Smith, D.D. Hymnal: Hymns of Praise with Tunes #244 (1884) First Line: Softly fades the twilight ray Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly fades the twilight ray]
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Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd

Author: J. E. Leeson; J. Whittemore Hymnal: The New Children's Hymnal #233 (1892) Languages: English Tune Title: [Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd]

The Vesper Hymn

Author: Unknown Hymnal: The Treble Choir #19 (1943) First Line: Hear those soothing sounds ascending Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear those soothing sounds ascending]
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Lo! Tis Night

Hymnal: The Y.M.C.A. Praise Book #152 (1890) First Line: Lo! tis night, and earth is hushed in silence Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! tis night, and earth is hushed in silence]

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