Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#438

438. Saviour, now the day is ending

1 Saviour, now the day is ending,
And the shades of evening fall,
Let Thy Holy Dove, descending,
Bring Thy mercy to us all;
Set Thy seal on every heart,
Jesus, bless us ere we part!

2 Bless the Gospel message spoken
In Thine own appointed way;
Give each fainting soul a token
Of Thy tender love to-day;
Set Thy seal on every heart,
Jesus, bless us ere we part!

3 Comfort those in pain or sorrow;
Watch each sleeping child of Thine;
Let us all arise to-morrow
Strengthened by Thy grace divine;
Set Thy seal on every heart,
Jesus, bless us ere we part!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, now the day is ending
• Author: Sarah Doudney (1871)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Times and Seasons: At the Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: GOUNOD
• Composer: Charles F. Gounod (1872)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 7 7
• Key: G Major