Author: Sabine Baring-GouldMeter: 6.5.6.5Appears in 943 hymnalsLyrics: 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 tend'rest 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 ev'ry suff'rer
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 Glory to the Father,
glory to the Son,
and to thee, blest Spirit,
whilst all ages run.
Topics: The Church Evening; ProtectionScripture: Proverbs 3:24Used With Tune: MERRIAL
Author: Rebecca E. LeeMeter: 6.5.6.5Appears in 1 hymnalLyrics: 1 Now the year is over,
Time is drawing nigh
For the new year’s dawning:
Peaceful now am I.
2 Jesus, grant Thy children
Zeal for every day
And more joy in service:
Guide us in Thy way!
3 Keep us pure and steadfast
’Til we come to Thee!
And through tribulation,
May we faithful be.
4 When the world is ended
And You call us home,
May You find us watching
On this earth we roam.Used With Tune: MERRIAL
Author: Rev. Henry BurtonAppears in 7 hymnalsLyrics: 1 Look away to Jesus,
Soldier in the fight;
When the battle thickens
Keep thine armor bright.
2 Tho’ thy foes be many,
Tho’ thy strength be small,
Look away to Jesus,
He shall conquer all.
3 Look away to Jesus,
‘Mid the toil and heat;
Soon will come the resting
At the Master’s feet.
4 For the guests are bidden,
And the feast is spread
Look away to Jesus,
In his footsteps tread.Used With Tune: [Look away to Jesus]