English poem
_The Tunes._
by Hezekiah Butterworth (1839–1905)
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."