Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#159

159. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Title: Now the Day Is Over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834–1924
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 3:24
• Topic: Closing; Evening; Jesus Christ: Friend; Peace; Prayer and Supplication
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Alma 37:37.

Tune Information

• Name: [Now the day is over]
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838–1896
• Incipit: 55555 56656 76111
• Key: A♭ Major