Now the Day Is Over

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

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

Jesus, give the wearyCalm and sweet repose;With Thy tenderest blessingMay my eyelids close.

Through the long night-watchesMay Thine angels spreadTheir white wings above me,Watching round my bed.

When the morning wakens,Then may I arisePure and fresh and sinlessIn Thy holy eyes!

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