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The Sabbath day has reached its close,

by Charlotte Elliott

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 61 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

The Sabbath day has reached its close, Yet, Saviour, ere I seek repose, Grant me the peace Thy love bestows; Smile on my evening hour.

Verse 2

Weary I come to Thee for rest; Hallow and calm my troubled breast; Grant me Thy Spirit for my guest; Smile on my evening hour.

Verse 3

Let not the gospel seed remain Unfruitful, or be sown in vain; Let heavenly dews descend like rain; Smile on my evening hour.

Verse 4

O Jesus, Lord enthroned on high, Thou hearest the contrite spirit’s sigh; Look down on me with pitying eye; Smile on my evening hour.

Verse 5

My only intercessor Thou, Mingle Thy fragrant incense now With every prayer and every vow; Smile on my evening hour.

Verse 6

And, oh, when time’s short course shall end, And death’s dark shades around impend, My God, my everlasting Friend, Smile on my evening hour.

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