Now The Day Is Over

Sabine Baring-Gould

8 Verses Evening Prayer Children's Hymn

Verse 1

Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky.

Verse 2

Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep, Birds, and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep.

Verse 3

Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close.

Verse 4

Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep, blue sea.

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

Through the long night watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed.

Verse 7

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

Verse 8

Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, While all ages run.