NOW the day is over, <br /> Night is drawing nigh, <br />Shadows of the evening <br /> Steal across the sky. <br /> <br />Now the darkness gathers, <br /> Stars begin to peep, <br />Birds and beasts and flowers <br /> Soon will be asleep. <br /> <br />Jesu, give the weary <br /> Calm and sweet repose; <br />With thy tenderest blessing <br /> May our eyelids close. <br /> <br />Grant to little children <br /> Visions bright of thee; <br />Guard the sailors tossing <br /> On the deep blue sea. <br /> <br />Comfort every sufferer <br /> Watching late in pain; <br />Those who plan some evil <br /> From their sin restrain. <br /> <br />Through the long night-watches <br /> May thine angels spread <br />Their white wings above me, <br /> Watching round my bed. <br /> <br />When the morning wakens, <br /> Then may I arise <br />Pure and fresh and sinless <br /> In thy holy eyes. <br /> <br />Glory to the Father, <br /> Glory to the Son, <br />And to thee, bless’d Spirit, <br /> Whilst all ages run. AMEN<br /><br />Sabine Baring-Gould<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/child-s-evening-hymn/
