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Now the Light Has Gone Away

Words and music by Frances Ridley Havergal · 1869

Key of F · 100 BPM · 4/4 · Anticipation,Evening,Father · Ps 4:8

Verse 1

Now the light has gone away; Father, listen while I pray,
Asking Thee to watch and keep And to send me quiet sleep.

Verse 2

Jesus, Savior, wash away All that has been wrong today;
Help me every day to be Good and gentle, more like Thee.

Verse 3

Let my near and dear ones be Always near and dear to Thee.
Oh, bring me and all I love To Thy happy home above.

Verse 4

Now my evening praise I give; Thou didst die that I might live.
All my blessings come from Thee; Oh, how good Thou art to me!

Verse 5

Thou, my best and kindest Friend, Thou wilt love me to the end.
Let me love Thee more and more, Always better than before.

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