406: Now the Day Is Over


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:Rest; The Church | Evening; Protection
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:MERRIAL
Composer:Sir Joseph Barnby (1868)
Meter:6.5.6.5.
Key:A Major

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