Barnby's “Windsor,” and “Stowe” by Charles H. Morse (1893)—both written to the words.
Mendelssohn's “Consolation” is a classic interpretation of the hymn, and finely impressive when skillfully sung, but simpler—and sweeter to the popular ear—is Mason's “Henley,” written to Mrs. Eslings'—
“Come unto me when shadows darkly gather.”
EVENING HYMNS.
John Keble's beautiful meditation—
Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear;
John Leland's—
The day is past and gone;