A glorious evening prayer. Thanks to my sister Marsha Fulton for reminding me of this blessed hymn prayer. "Now the Day Is Over" by Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh;
Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky.
Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep,
Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep.
Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose;
With Thy tend'rest blessing May mine eyelids close.
Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee;
Guard the sailors tossing On the deep-blue sea.
Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain.
Through the long night-watches May Thine angels spread
Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed.
When the morning wakens, Then may I arise
Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes.
Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son,
And to Thee, blest Spirit, While all ages run.
Hymn #654 The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Proverbs 3:24
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865
Composer: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865
Tune: "Eudoxia"
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