Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #42 (1985) 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 Jesus, give the weary
calm and sweet repose;
with thy tenderest blessing
may our eyelids close.
3 Grant to little children
visions bright of thee;
guard the sailors tossing
on the deep, blue sea.
4 Comfort every sufferer
watching late in pain;
those who plan some evil
from their sin restrain.
5 Through the long night watches
may thine angels spread
their white wings above me,
watching round my bed.
6 When the morning wakens,
then may I arise
pure, and fresh, and sinless
in thy holy eyes.
Topics: Compline Languages: English Tune Title: MERRIAL
Now the day is over