The Hymn "Now the Day is Over" was one of those sung at the hymn service lead by Revd. Ernest Courtenay Carter.
Sabine Baring-Gould (1825-1878) wrote the lyrics, in 1865, and the tune “Merrial” was composed by Sir Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) in 1868.
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1. Now the day is over, 2. Now the darkness gathers, 3. Jesus, give the weary 4. Grant to little children |
5. Comfort those who suffer, 6. Through the long night watches 7. When the morning wakens, 8. Glory to the Father, |
Samples
Merrial (Dykes) (midi)
Links
The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.cyberhymnal.org/)