Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#269

269. 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 Grant to little children
Visions bright of Thee;
Guard the sailors tossing
On the deep blue sea.

4 Comfort ev'ry suff'rer
Watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evil
From their sin 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: 6.5.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:24
  ;
  Proverbs 3:1
• Topic: Blessing; Close of Worship / Sending Forth; Creation; Prayer / Petition

Tune Information

• Name: MERRIAL
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Key: A Major