Softly Fades the Twilight Ray

Verse 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.

Chorus

Holy Sabbath, softly fading, Gently as life’s setting sun.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.