Softly fades the twilight ray
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Softly fades the twilight rayOf the holy Sabbath-day,Gently as life's setting sunWhen the Christian's course is run.
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Night her solemn mantle spreadsO'er the earth as daylight fades,All things tell of calm reposeAt the holy Sabbath's close.
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Peace is on the world abroad;'Tis the holy peace of God,Symbol of the peace withinWhen the spirit rests from sin.
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Still the Spirit lingers near,Where the evening worshiperSeeks communion with the skies,Pressing onward to the prize.
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Saviour, may our Sabbaths beDays of joy and peace in thee,Till in heaven our souls repose,Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close.