African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#33

33. 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 eye lids 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 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, 1834-1924
• Meter: 65.65.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:24
• Topic: Worship and Praise: Evening; Closing Hymns

Tune Information

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