JPG: Photos: "Now That Day Is Over, Night Is Drawing Nigh" by Gloria Childers

Now That Day Is Over, Night Is Drawing Nigh

Submitted to Inspired by a Song

by Gloria Childers

Uploaded 9 Oct 2009 — 10 favorites

Now that 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 thee;
guard the sailors tossing
on the deep, blue sea.

Comfort those who suffer,
watching late in pain;
those who plan some evil
from their sin restrain.
Through the long night watches
may thine angels spread
their white wings above me,
watching round my bed.

When the 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.

Sabine Baring-Gould, in The Church Times, February 16, 1867.

Prince Pepper
10-9-09 Lower Alabama

14 responses

Regenia Brabham gave props (9 Oct 2009):
That is a beautiful verse and this is a sweet portrait. I like the lighting.
david ong gave props (9 Oct 2009):
beautiful shot Gloria! love the light too.
david ong gave props (9 Oct 2009):
she posed like a supermodel, and the softness of this image is just perfect for the mood! Great job
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (12 Oct 2009):
What a sweet little baby and incredible poetry!
Nehemiah Hodges gave props (13 Oct 2009):
Such a wonderful photo and a great poem. The line about the Sailors on the deep blue sea reminds me a lot of myself and my shipmates.
Carl Kuntze gave props (15 Oct 2009):
Tentatively waiting for darkness.
Yasmina Baggili gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Wonderful shot!
Rusty Katchmer gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Beautiful photo, Gloria! A very special portrait....and a lovely prayer poem!
Rusty Katchmer gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Looks GREAT in the lightbox!!!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (20 Oct 2009):
The lighting is remarkable in this beautiful kitty portrait.
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (22 Oct 2009):
This is such a very sweet photo. those huge eyes! Well done Gloria!
JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Top Notch!!!
Lynda Jeffers gave props (2 Nov 2009):
I love the lighting and the pose of the cat...great shot!!
Gloria Childers added a link (9 Dec 2009):
Now the day is over- hymn (www.youtube.com)