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| Composer : | Weber, Carl Maria von (1786 - 1826) | ||||
| Instrumentation : | Piano solo8 other versions | ||||
| Style : | Hymn - Sacred | ||||
| Arranger : | Zisi, Matthew | ||||
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| Copyright : | Copyright © Matthew Zisi | ||||
| Added by crosby3145, 20 Dec 2019 Softly Now the Light of Day features a tune by Carl Maria von Weber, one of my favorite composers, who was one of those writers that bridged the gap between the classical and romantic era. This particular tune first made its debut in Oberon, Weber's last opera. In 1851, Henry W. Greatorex (best known for writing the most famous tune to "Glory Be to the Father") published it as a hymn tune--since then, several lyrics have been set to its tune, but the most commonly set words are "Softly Now the Light of Day." Since this is in the "Hymns of Worship: Evening" section of Great Hymns of the Faith, I have once again attempted to arrange it in a Chopin Nocturne style. This arrangement is ideally suited for opening an evening church service, though it could also be used as an offertory. Hope you enjoy! 1. Softly now the light of day Fades upon my sight away; Free from care, from labor free, Lord, I would commune with Thee. 2. Thou, Whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault and secret sin. 3. Soon for me the light of day Shall forever pass away; Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with Thee. 4. Thou Who, sinless, yet hast known All of man’s infirmity; Then, from Thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. Sheet central : | Oberon (21 sheet music) | | |||
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