Trinity Hymnal ‎#342

342. The day is past and over

1 The day is past and over:
All thanks, O Lord to thee;
I pray thee that offenseless
The hours of dark may be.
O Jesus, keep me in thy sight,
And save me through the coming night.

2 The toils of day are over:
I raise the hymns to thee,
And ask that free from peril
The hours of night may be.
O Jesus, keep me in thy sight,
And guard me through the coming night.

3 Lord, that in death I sleep not,
And lest my foe should say,
"I have prevailed against him,"
Lighten mine eyes, I pray:
O Jesus, keep me in thy sight,
And guard me through the coming night.

4 Be thou my soul's Preserver,
O God, for thou dost know
How many are the perils
Through which I have to go
Lover of men, O hear my call,
And guard and save me from them all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is past and over
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1853, 1862)
• Author (attributed to): Anatolius, 7th century
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. 8. 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4:8
  ;
  Psalm 13:3-4
• Topic: The Church: The Lord's Day Evening; Cast Out Fear; Preservation of Christians; Supplication: For Protection
• Notes: St. 2, line 4, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANATOLIUS (BROWN)
• Composer: Arthur H. Brown
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. 8. 8.
• Key: E♭ Major