The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#540b

540b. 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 Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose;
With Thy tenderest blessing
May mine eyelids close.

4 Through the long night-watches,
May Thine angels spread
Their white wings above me,
Watching round my bed.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Title: Now the Day Is Over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1865)
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5.
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Family Life: Prayers; Evening
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MERRIAL
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1868)
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Second Tune