The Hymnal 1982 ‎#42

42. 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 tenderest 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 every sufferer
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 When the morning wakens,
then may I arise
pure, and fresh, and sinless
in thy holy eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 (alt.)
• Meter: 65.65
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Compline

Tune Information

• Name: MERRIAL
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 65.65
• Key: A Major