Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#217a

217a. 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 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 white 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: S. Baring-Gould, 1834-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Evening: Hymns; Prayer: Evening; Sailors' Hymn (See also under "Sea")

Tune Information

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