Day is gently sinking

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(one verse introduction)

The day is gently sinking to a close-,
Fainter and- fainter yet the sunlight glows:
O Brightness of your- Father's--- glory,
You Light of light-, be- with us- now:
Where you are present darkness cannot be-;
Mid-night is glorious noon, O God, with- you.

You, Who in darkness walking did appear-
Upon the waves, and- your disciples cheer,
Come, Christ, in lonesome days, when- storms assail-,
And earthly hopes and human suc-cors fail;
When all is dark-, may we behold you nigh-,
And- hear your voice-, "Fear not, for it is I."

Words: Christopher Wordsworth (19thC)
Music: Nachtlied, Henry Thomas Smart (19thC)