Now the Light Has Gone Away

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1 Now the light has gone away;
Father, listen while I pray,
asking you to watch and keep
and to send me quiet sleep.

2 Jesus, Savior, wash away
all that I've done wrong today.
Make me ever more like you,
good and gentle, kind and true.

3 Let my near and dear ones be
safe with you eternally.
O bring me and all I love
to your happy home above.

4 Now my evening praise I give;
you once died that I might live.
All your precious gifts are free—
oh, how good you are to me!

5 Ah, my best and kindest Friend,
you will love me to the end.
Let me love you more and more,
always better than before.

Source: Christian Worship: Hymnal #784

Author: Frances R. Havergal

Havergal, Frances Ridley, daughter of the Rev. W. H. Havergal, was born at Astley, Worcestershire, Dec. 14, 1836. Five years later her father removed to the Rectory of St. Nicholas, Worcester. In August, 1850, she entered Mrs. Teed's school, whose influence over her was most beneficial. In the following year she says, "I committed my soul to the Saviour, and earth and heaven seemed brighter from that moment." A short sojourn in Germany followed, and on her return she was confirmed in Worcester Cathedral, July 17, 1853. In 1860 she left Worcester on her father resigning the Rectory of St. Nicholas, and resided at different periods in Leamington, and at Caswall Bay, Swansea, broken by visits to Switzerland, Scotland, and North Wales. She died… Go to person page >

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The Children's Hymnal (with tunes) #d147

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The Church Porch #80

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The Hymns from the Children's Hymnal; with a Service, for Sunday Schools #d149

The Primary Hymn Book, Hymns and Songs for Little Children #d61

The Sunlight of Song #d45

Treasure Songs for Schools and Churches #d152

Youth Worship and Sing #d149

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Calvary's Praises #208

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Children's Praise No. 1 #31

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Christian Hymns #174

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Inspiring Songs No. 1 #90

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Jewels for Juniors #35

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Little Branches #17

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Songs for Little Singers #19

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Songs of Cheer for Children #20

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Sunday School Hymns No. 1 #241

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Sunny-Side Songs for Sunday Schools #9

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The Church School Hymnal with Tunes #125

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The Concord Hymnal #84

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The Endeavor Hymnal #40

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The King of Glory #205

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The Message in Song #85

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The New Children's Hymnal #9

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The Praise Book #127

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The School Hymnal #7

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Hymns of the Church #511

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Pilgrim Songs (Number Two) #314

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The Church Porch #24

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The Church Porch #24

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The Hymnal for Schools #189

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The Packer Hymnal #189

The Book of Common Praise #700

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The Sunday-School Hymnal and Service Book (Ed. A) #184

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Voices of Praise #14

The Home and School Hymnal #10

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Christian Worship (1993) #593

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Christian Worship #784

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Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #570

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Lutheran Service Book #887

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Lutheran Worship #503

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The Lutheran Hymnal #653

Christian Youth Hymnal #131

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Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #472

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The Children's Hymnal and Service Book #188

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The Parish School Hymnal #337

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Little Children's Book #7

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Sunday-School Book #272

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The Church Hymnal #648

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The Evangelical Hymnal #389

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