Softly Now the Light of Day is a quiet evening hymn that turns the fading light into an invitation to prayer.
Hymns Based on Psalm 139:1
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 139:1
"<<For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.>> Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether. You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me. This knowledge is beyond me. It's lofty. I can't attain it. Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me. If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me; the light around me will be night;" even the darkness doesn't hide from you, but the night shines as the day. The darkness is like light to you."
— Psalm 139:1
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Assurance, Communion with God, Confession, Divine Omniscience, Evening Prayer. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 139:1 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Assurance
- Communion with God
- Confession
- Divine Omniscience
- Evening Prayer
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Softly Now the Light of Day
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Psalm 139:1
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Sermon Assurance
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Response Hymn Softly Now the Light of Day