Song of John Music and lyrics Fr Arnel Aquino SJ Marian Santiago Softly as the night kindles candlelight gently as the twilight heralds eventide Jesus comes to me, calms me tenderly Whisp’ring all my weariness away Once upon a Thursday night a supper did renew my life Once upon a garden pray’r cried “My solitude is nigh now” Softly as the night kindles candlelight Gently as the twilight heralds eventide Jesus comes to me, never fearful shall I be… Once upon a Thursday night a supper did renew my

The Season 3 Premiere of “The Story Behind the Song” airs Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 8PM (CST). “The Story Behind the Song” is about the stories that inspired the authors of the great Gospel hymns. Tune in as I take you back and tell you the story behind the song, featuring Family Worship Center Singers & Musicians. | Donnie Swaggart