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Now This Day Gives Way to Darkness

Author: Mary Frances Fleischaker Hymnal: One in Faith #215 (2015) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Prayer in the Evening Evening Hymn Languages: English Tune Title: PICARDY

Now the Day Is Over

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #567 (1995) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: Evening hymns First Line: Now the day is over. Lyrics: 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 your tender blessing may our eyelids close. 3 Through the long night watches, may your angels spread their bright wings above me, watching round my bed. 4 When the morning wakens, then may I arise pure and fresh and sinless in your holy eyes. Scripture: Psalm 3:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MERRIAL

Gentle Jesus, Hear Our Prayer

Author: Jessie Margaret Macdougall Ferguson, 1895-1964 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #574 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Evening hymns Lyrics: Gentle Jesus, hear our prayer. Keep us in your loving care; and when evening shadows fall, casting darkness over all, loving Jesus, then be near, for with you we have no fear. Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Languages: English Tune Title: PETRA

The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #234 (1917) Topics: Evening Hymns Lyrics: 1 The day Thou gavest, Lord is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest; To thee our morning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall sanctify our rest. 2 We thank Thee that Thy Church unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. 3 As o'er each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away 4 The sun, that bids us rest, is waking Our brethren 'neath the western sky, And hour by hour fresh lips are making Thy wondrous doings heard on high. 5 So be it, Lord! Thy throne shall never, Like earth's proud empires, pass away; Thy Kingdom stands, and grows for ever, Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT

Sun of My Soul

Author: John Keble Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #422 (1967) Topics: Evening hymns; Evening hymns First Line: Sun of my soul! Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul! Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My weary eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 Be near to bless us when we wake, Ere thro' the world our way we take; Till, in the ocean of Thy love, We lose ourselves in heav'n above. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [Sun of my soul!]

Now, on Land and Sea Descending

Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: Voices United #432 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.6.8.7 Topics: The Church at Worship Closing and Evening Hymns Lyrics: 1 Now, on land and sea descending, brings the night its peace profound. Let our vesper hymn be blending with the holy calm around. Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen! Let our vesper hymn be blending with the holy calm around. 2 Soon as dies the sunset glory, stars of heaven shine out above, telling still the ancient story, their creator's changeless love. Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen! Telling still the ancient story: their creator's changeless love. 3 Now our wants and burdens leaving to our God who cares for all, cease we fearing, cease we grieving; touched by God our burdens fall. Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen! Cease we fearing, cease we grieving; touched by God our burdens fall. 4 As the darkness deepens o'er us, lo! eternal stars arise; hope and faith and love rise glorious, shining in the Spirit's skies. Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen! Hope and faith and love rise glorious, shining in the Spirit's skies. Languages: English Tune Title: VESPER HYMN

Out on life's dark heaving ocean

Author: Dr. E. H. Dewart, 1828-1903 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #460 (1917) Topics: Sea Evening Hymn at; Sea Evening Hymn at Lyrics: 1 Out on life's dark heaving ocean, Winds and waves around us rave; In the tempest's wild commotion, Friend of sinners, shield and save! Vain are all our weak endeavours Thou our Guide and Helper be! Star of hope! in danger cheer us; Help can only come from Thee. 2 When the storms of fierce temptation Wildly sweep across our way, And the night of fear and sorrow Quenches every starry ray, Let Thy presence, great Redeemer, Banish all our guilty fear; And the joy of Thy salvation Every fainting spirit cheer. 3 When the mists of doubt and passion Hide the reefs and shoals from sight, God of Love, protect and save us! Be our Refuge and our Light; Be our sure, unerring Pilot, Guide us safely to the shore, Where the waves of sin and sorrow Beat upon the soul no more. Languages: English Tune Title: BITHYNIA

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #462 (1967) Topics: Evening hymns; Evening hymns First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see. O Thou who changest not, abide with me! 3 I need Thy presence ev'ry passing hour: What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Thro' cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 4 Hold Thou the cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies: Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [Abide with me: fast falls the eventide]

Sun of My Soul

Author: John Keble Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #538 (1980) Topics: Evening hymns; Evening hymns First Line: Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My weary eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take; Till, in the ocean of Thy love, We lose ourselves in heav'n above. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 139:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear]

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #541 (1980) Topics: Evening hymns; Evening hymns First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see. O Thou Who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold Thou the cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies: Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. Scripture: Luke 24:29 Languages: English Tune Title: [Abide with me: fast falls the eventide]