
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: Voices United #439 (1996) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Lyrics: 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 your tender blessing
may my eyelids close.
4 Comfort every sufferer,
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 your holy eyes.
Topics: The Church at Worship Closing and Evening Hymns; liturgical Closing Songs; Children Praising; Closing Hymns; Comfort/Consolation; Evening; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning; Traveller Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING
Now the Day Is Over