Anglican priest Sabine Baring-Gould wrote the hymn 'Now the day is over' in 1865. He also wrote 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' and 'Sing Lullaby'.
'Now the day is over' lyrics
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 your tend'rest blessing may my eyelids close.
Comfort ev'ry suff'rer watching late in pain; those who plan some evil, from their sin restrain.
Thro' the long night-watches may your angels spread their bright wings above me, watching round my bed.
When the morning wakens, then may I arise pure and fresh and sinless in your holy eyes.
