Christ in Song ‎#556

556. Good Night

1 When softly fades the dying days,
And mortal cares we fold away,
Then with the last faint ray of light
All nature seems to say good night.

Refrain:
Good night, good night,
May angels bright,
Their vigils keep till morning light,
Good night, good night,
Good night, good night.

2 And when the deeper shadows fall,
And nature veil as with a pall,
Then pray'rs of evening take their flight
From lips that softly say good night. [Refrain]

3 O Father, give us sweet repose
From all our earthly cares and woes,
And grant that heav'n may greet our sight
When we have said our last good night. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When softly fades the dying day
• Title: Good Night
• Author: F. E. Belden
• Refrain First Line: Good night, good night
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Hymns for Worship: Evening Hymns; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet

Tune Information

• Name: [When softly fades the dying day]
• Composer: D. S. Hakes
• Key: G Major