MHB 944  – N0W the day is over

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1:  N0W the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh.
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky.

2:  Now the darkness gathers,
Stars their watches keep.
Birds and beasts and flowers
Soon will be asleep.

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

4:  Grant to little children
Visions bright of Thee;
Guard the sailors tossing
On the angry sea.

5:  Comfort every Sufferer
Watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evil
From their sin restrain.

6:  Through the long night-watches
May Thine angels spread
Their White Wings above me.
Watching round my bed.

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

8:  Glory to the Father,
Glory to the Son,
And to Thee blest Spirit.
Whilst all ages run. Amen.