Now the Day Is Over

Verse 1

Now the day is over, night is drawing nigh; shadows of the evening steal across the sky.

Verse 2

Jesus, give the weary calm and sweet repose; with your tend'rest blessing may my eyelids close.

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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