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Text:Now the Day Is Over
Author (v. 1):Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Author (vs. 2-5):Marye B. Bonney, 1910-
Tune:WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
Composer:Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1860

46. 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 leafless landscape
settles in repose,
waiting for the quiet
of the winter snows.

3 Now as twilight gathers
let us pause and hear
all the slowing pulse-beats
of the waning year.

4 May the season's rhythms,
slow and strong and deep,
soothe the mind and spirit,
lulling us to sleep.

5 Sleep until the rising
of another spring
keeps the ancient promise
fall and winter bring.

Text Information
First Line: Now the day is over
Title: Now the Day Is Over
Author (v. 1): Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Author (vs. 2-5): Marye B. Bonney, 1910-
Meter: 6.5.6.5.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Evening; Autumn and Harvest; Seasons and Cycles (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1860
Meter: 6.5.6.5.
Key: F Major or modal



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