Christian Worship ‎#786

786. 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 your tend'rest blessing
may my eyelids close.

3 Comfort ev'ry suff'rer
watching late in pain;
those who plan some evil,
from their sin restrain.

4 Thro' the long night-watches
may your angels spread
their bright wings above me,
watching round my bed.

5 When the morning wakens,
then may I arise
pure and fresh and sinless
in your holy eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Title: Now the Day Is Over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Meter: 65 65
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 3:5
  ;
  Psalm 4:8
  ;
  Proverbs 3:24
• Topic: Evening
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MERRIAL
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 65 65
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain