Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#86

86. 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 tend'rest blessing
May our eyelids close.

3 Thro' the long night watches
May Thine angels spread
Their white wings above us,
Watching round each bed.

4 When the morning wakens,
Then may I arise
Pure, and fresh, and sinless
In Thy holy eyes.

5 Glory to the Father,
Glory to the Son,
And to Thee, blest Spirit,
Whilst all ages run.
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Title: Now the Day is Over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Closing

Tune Information

• Name: [Now the Day is Over]
• Composer: Joseph Barnby
• Key: A♭ Major