Voices of Praise ‎#21

21. 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
• Meter: 6s. 5s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Evening; Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: EUDOXIA
• Meter: 6s. 5s.
• Key: A♭ Major