- 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 tenderest blessing
May mine eyelids close. - Grant to little children
Visions bright of these;
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.