Now the day is over
Night is drawing nigh
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky
Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose
With Thy tenderest blessing
May mine eyelids close
Grant to little children
Visions bright of Thee
Guard the sailors tossing
On the deep, blue sea
Comfort those who suffer
Watching late in pain
Those who plan some evil
From their sin restrain
When the morning wakens
Then may I arise
Pure, and fresh, and sinless
In Thy holy eyes
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Alternate verses:Now the darkness gathers
Stars begin to peep
Birds, and beasts and flowers
Soon will be asleep
Through the long night watches
May Thine angels spread
Their white wings above me
Watching round my bed
Glory to the Father
Glory to the Son
And to Thee, blest Spirit
While all ages run
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