1 Softly fades the twilight ray,
Of the holy Sabbath day;
Gently as life's setting sun.
When the Christian's course is run,
When the Christian's course is run.

Chorus:
Holy Sabbath, Softly fading,
Gently as life's setting sun.

2 Night her solemn mantle spreads,
O'er the earth as daylight fades;
All things tell of calm repose,
At the holy Sabbath's close.

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