CPWI Hymnal ‎#662

662. Now the day is over

1 Now the day is over,
night is drawing nigh,
shadows of the evening
steal across the sky.

2 Now the darkness gathers,
stars begin to peep,
birds and beasts and flowers
soon will be asleep.

3 Jesu, give the weary
calm and sweet repose;
with thy tenderest blessing
may my eyelids close.

4 Grant to little children
visions bright of thee;
guard the sailors tossing
on the deep blue sea.

5 Comfort every sufferer
watching late in pain;
those who plan some evil
from their sin restrain.

6 Through the long night watches
may thine angels spread
their bright wings above me,
watching round my bed.

7 When the morning wakens,
then may I arise
pure and fresh and sinless
in thy holy eyes.

8 Glory to the Father,
glory to the Son,
and to thee, blest Spirit,
whilst all ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:24
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: For the Young
• Notes: A lower setting of EUDOXIA is found at 691

Tune Information

• Name: EUDOXIA
• Composer: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Key: G Major