Gospel Praise Book. ‎#259

259. Songs By Night

1 He giveth songs by day;
And when departing light
Has shrouded all the earth in gloom,
He giveth songs by night;
How tender is His care,
How wondrous is His love,
Who blesses each with a foretaste
Of heav’nly bliss above.

2 He giveth songs by day;
He giveth songs by night;
And hearts are cheered and tears are changed
To rivers of delight;
The gloom upon the earth,
The darkness on the sky,
Are dissipated by the light
Descending from on high.

3 He giveth songs by night,
As stars upon the sky,
That pierce the darkness and reveal
The brighter worlds on high;
So shine the beams of love
In sorrow’s darkest night
To those who lift their eyes above
To their diviner light.

Text Information

• First Line: He giveth songs by day
• Title: Songs By Night
• Author: Rev. M. L. Hofford
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: The Holy Spirit
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [He giveth songs by day]
• Composer: Asa Hull
• Notes: Now Public Domain.