Classic Poem

1. Softly fades the twilight ray Of the
2. Night her solemn mantle spreads O'er the
holy Sabbath day; Gently as life's
earth as daylight fades; All things tell of
setting sun, When the Christian's course is run.
calm repose At the holy Sabbath's close.

3. Peace is on the world abroad;
'Tis the holy peace of God
Symbol of the peace within,
When the spirit rests from sin.

4. Still the Spirit lingers near,
Where the evening worshipper
Seeks communion with the skies,
Pressing onward to the prize.

5. Saviour, may our Sabbaths be
Days of peace and joy in thee,
Till in heaven our souls repose,
Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close.