Day is Done

$500.00

With Musical Notations by Andrew Maxfield
Charcoal on Staff Paper — 8.75” x 12.5” (Framed: 18” x 24”)

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With Musical Notations by Andrew Maxfield
Charcoal on Staff Paper — 8.75” x 12.5” (Framed: 18” x 24”)

Artist Statement:

Based on the hymn by James Quinn, "Day is Done," this drawing explores the transition from day to night and the enduring presence of love and hope. The figures represent themes of rest, watchfulness, and abiding faith.

Day is Done (by James Quinn, SJ)

Day is done, but love unfailing

Dwells ever here;

Shadows fall, but hope, prevailing,

Calms every fear.

God, our Maker, none forsaking,

Take our hearts, of Love’s own making,

Watch our sleeping, guard our waking,

Be always near.

Dark descends, but light unending

Shines through our night;

You are with us, ever lending

New strength to sight:

One in love, your truth confessing,

One in hope of heaven’s blessing,

May we see, in love’s possessing,

Love’s endless light!

Eyes will close, but you unsleeping

Watch by our side;

Death may come, in love’s safe keeping

Still we abide.

God of love, all evil quelling,

Sin forgiving, fear dispelling,

Stay with us, our hearts indwelling,

This eventide.