Hymns · 1863The day is gently sinking to a closeSongwriter Christopher WordsworthLyrics ↗ 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 fromMatthew 14:27John 6:20