The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#541

541. 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 Thy tenderest blessing
May mine eyelids close.

3 Comfort those who suffer,
Watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evil
From their sin restrain.

4 When the morning wakens,
Then may I arise
Pure, and fresh, and sinless
In Thy holy eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the day is over
• Title: Now the Day Is Over
• Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1865; alt.)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4:8
  ;
  Proverbs 3:24
• Topic: Evening hymns

Tune Information

• Name: MERRIAL
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby (1868)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Key: A Major