Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#229

229. Saviour, now the day is ending

1 Saviour, now the day is ending,
And the shades of evening fall,
Let thy holy Dove, descending,
Bring thy mercy to us all;
Set thy seal on every heart,
Jesus, bless us ere we part!

2 Bless the Gospel message spoken
In thine own appointed way;
Give each fainting soul a token
Of thy tender love today;
Set thy seal on every heart,
Jesus, bless us ere we part! A-men.

3 Comfort those in pain or sorrow,
Watch each sleeping child of thine;
Let us all arise tomorrow
Strengthened by thy grace divine;
Set thy seal on every heart,
Jesus, bless us ere we part!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, now the day is ending
• Author: Sarah Doudney, 1843-1926
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church: Worship - Evening

Tune Information

• Name: GOUNOD (LUX PRIMA)
• Composer: Charles Francois Gounod, 1818 - 93
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 7 7.
• Key: G Major