Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#179

179. Now the Day is Over

1 Now the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky.

2 Now the darkness gathers,
Stars begin to peep.
Birds, and beasts, and flowers
Soon will be asleep.

3 Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose,
With Thy tenderest blessing
May our eyelids close.

4 Through the long night-watches
May Thine angels spread
Their white wings above me,
Watching round my bed.

5 When the morning wakens,
Then may I arise
Pure and fresh and sinless
In Thy holy eyes.

6 Glory to the Father,
Glory to the Son,
And to Thee, blest Spirit,
Whilst all ages run.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Title: Now the Day is Over
• Author: S. Baring-Gould (1863)
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Worship

Tune Information

• Name: NOW THE DAY IS OVER
• Composer: Rev. S. Baring-Gould
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5.