Now the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the ev’nng
Steal across the sky.

Now the darkness gathers,
Stars their watches keep;
Birds and beasts and flowèrs
Soon will be asleep.

Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose,
With thy tenderest blessing,
May their eyelids close.

Comfort ev'ry suff'rer
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.