Now the Day Is Over
Words by Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834–1924·Tune: MERRIAL
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Azɔ ɣe le to ɖom Zã la gogo vɔ Fiẽ la ƒe vɔvɔ̃li Le yame kata.
English
Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Fofo, na fukpe la'o Nakpɔ gbɔdzɔe nyuie Mia-ŋkuwo na mia le Wò yayra la me.
English
Father, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Le zãtsiƒewo me Dɔla'o nakeke Aʋãlaɣi wo me Aƒoxlã ny'aba.
English
Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed.
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