The Silver Chime ‎#72

72. Now the Sabbath Eve

1 Now the Sabbath eve declining,
Sheds around a hallowed light,
And the golden stars are shining
With a radiance pure and bright;
Soft and gentle be the numbers
Which our grateful hearts would raise,
God above, while nature slumbers,
Hear, O hear our song of praise.

2 May the words of inspiration
Which our ears have heard today,
Wake a holy contemplation,
Call our souls from earth away--
While with hearts and voices blending,
Up to heav'n our thoughts we raise,
Thou to mortal vows attending,
Hear, O hear our song of praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the Sabbath eve declining
• Title: Now the Sabbath Eve
• Publication Date: 1862

Tune Information

• Name: [Now the Sabbath eve declining]
• Key: F Major or modal