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. 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. 3.Let not the gospel seed remain Unfruitful, or be sown in vain; Let heavenly dews descend like rain; Smile on my evening hour. 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. 5.My only intercessor Thou, Mingle Thy fragrant incense now With every prayer and every vow; Smile on my evening hour. 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.