Hymns · 1824Softly Now the Light of DaySongwriter George W. DoaneLyrics ↗ Sheet music ↗ YouTube ↗DetailsCopyright Public Domain (Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. The publication year, if correct, suggests that this work may be in public domain in the U.S..)Scripture connectionsReferencesVerses this song directly draws fromII Chronicles 16:9