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59

The Sun Rolls Down

Lyrics by
William Chatterton Dix (1867)
Music by
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Tune
· 8.7.8.7.D
Scripture
Psalm 104:19-23
Verse 1
The sun rolls down the distant west.
Soft twilight steals abroad
To welcome in the day of rest,
The Sabbath of our Lord.
Verse 2
This holy day let us begin
With songs of praise to God,
Who pardons all our guilt and sin.
Through Jesus' precious blood.
Verse 3
Now in this tranquil hour we lay
All worldly cares aside,
And hallow God's most holy day,
Though friends or foes may chide.
Verse 4
'Tis not to seek the world's applause
That we from labor rest;
We strive to keep God's holy laws,
And He these moments blessed.

A Sabbath evening hymn reflecting on the setting sun and divine rest.