The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#50

50. 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 sins 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.

Amen.

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.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4:8
  ;
  Psalm 42:8
• Topic: Worship: Evening
• Copyright: Words used by permission of J. Curwen and Sons, Ltd., 24 Berner, Street, London W. 1.

Tune Information

• Name: MERRIAL
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1868)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5.
• Key: A Major