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Author: W. E. Penney Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Silently as the twilight shadows Refrain First Line: Silently, so silently Lyrics: 1 Silently as the twilight shadows Fall when daylight fades away; So the mercies of our Father Come to bless us day by day. Chorus: Silently, so silently, But still fraught with gracious pow’r, Come the blessings of the Father To His children ev’ry hour. 2 Silently, but oh! how sweetly Comes the Spirit, full of grace; Whisp’ring joy and hope and comfort, Pointing up to His dear face. [Chorus] 3 Silently as falling snowflakes, Speed the white-winged angels down; Cheering us in life’s great battle, Bringing some the victor’s crown. [Chorus] 4 Silently as comes the starlight, Softly banishing night’s gloom; So the love of our dear Father Lights the passage to the tomb. [Chorus] 5 Silently, oh! blessed Spirit, Come and dwell in every heart, Till we reach Thy glorious presence And behold Thee as Thou art. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Silently as the twilight shadows]

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[Silently as twilight shadows]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Asa Hull Incipit: 55517 66512 34321 Used With Text: Silent Mercies

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Silent Mercies

Author: W. E. Penney Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #257 (1885) First Line: Silently as the twilight shadows Refrain First Line: Silently, so silently Lyrics: 1 Silently as the twilight shadows Fall when daylight fades away; So the mercies of our Father Come to bless us day by day. Chorus: Silently, so silently, But still fraught with gracious pow’r, Come the blessings of the Father To His children ev’ry hour. 2 Silently, but oh! how sweetly Comes the Spirit, full of grace; Whisp’ring joy and hope and comfort, Pointing up to His dear face. [Chorus] 3 Silently as falling snowflakes, Speed the white-winged angels down; Cheering us in life’s great battle, Bringing some the victor’s crown. [Chorus] 4 Silently as comes the starlight, Softly banishing night’s gloom; So the love of our dear Father Lights the passage to the tomb. [Chorus] 5 Silently, oh! blessed Spirit, Come and dwell in every heart, Till we reach Thy glorious presence And behold Thee as Thou art. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Silently as the twilight shadows]

Silent Mercies

Author: W. E. Penney Hymnal: Jewels of Praise #26 (1884) First Line: Silently as twilight shadows Refrain First Line: Silently so silently Languages: English Tune Title: [Silently as twilight shadows]

Silent Mercies

Author: W. E. Penney Hymnal: Temperance Rallying Songs #119 (1888) First Line: Silently as twilight shadows Refrain First Line: Silently so silently Languages: English Tune Title: [Silently as twilight shadows]

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William Edward Penney

Person Name: W. E. Penney Author of "Silent Mercies" in Gospel Praise Book.

Asa Hull

1828 - 1907 Composer of "[Silently as the twilight shadows]" in Gospel Praise Book. Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry