1 Now the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky.
2 Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose;
With thy tend'rest blessing
May our eyelids close.
3 Grant to little children
Visions bright of thee;
Guard the sailors, tossing
On the deep blue sea.
4 Comfort ev'ry suff'rer
Watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evil
From their sin restrain.
5 Through the long night watches
May thine angels spread
Their white wings above me,
Watching round my bed.
6 Glory to the Father,
Glory to the Son,
And to thee, blest Spirit,
Whilst all ages run.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Now the day is over |
| Title: | Now the Day Is Over |
| Author: | Sabine Baring-Gould (1865) |
| Meter: | 6.5.6.5. |
| Scripture: | Proverbs 3:24; Song of Solomon 1:3 |
| Topic: | The Church: Evening; Protection |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MERRIAL |
| Composer: | Sir Joseph Barnby (1868) |
| Meter: | 6.5.6.5. |
| Key: | A Major |