Sabbath Evening Hymn

Verse 1

Peacefully, tranquilly, Passing away, Yonder the light of the Dear Sabbath day; Peacefully, tranquilly, Passing away, Yonder the light of the Dear Sabbath day.

Chorus

Father, we turn to Thee, Seeking Thy aid; O, may our trust in Thee Ever be staid.

Verse 2

Thanks for Thy holy word, Graciously given; Thanks for the narrow way Leading to heav’n; Thanks for Thy holy word, Graciously given; Thanks for the narrow way Leading to heav’n.

Verse 3

Silently, pensively, Evening draws near; Voices in chorus sweet, Gently we hear; Silently, pensively, Evening draws near; Voices in chorus sweet, Gently we hear.

Verse 4

Lovingly, tenderly, Now, on Thy breast, Hold us in safety, Lord, Fold us to rest; Lovingly, tenderly, Now, on Thy breast, Hold us in safety, Lord, Fold us to rest.