Shadows of the evening steal across the sky.
Now the darkness gathers Stars begin to peep.
Birds and beast 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 Thee;
Guard the sailors tossing on the deep, blue sea.
Comfort those who suffer, watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evin from their sin restrain.
Through the long nite watch may Thine angels spread
their white wings above me, watching round my bed.
When 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.
Lyrics by: Sabine Baring-Gould (1825-1878)
Tune "Merrial" Composed 1868 by Sir Joseph Bamby.
