← This is the day of sacred rest Hymns and Tunes (1888) · No. 220

This is the day of sacred rest

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This is the day of sacred rest,Which God hath sanctified and blessed,When throned in majesty he stood,And viewed his works, and called them good.

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The heavenly host their harps employ,The sons of God gave shouts of joy;Through heaven and earth his praises rang,The morning stars together sang.

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Come, then, ye weary souls oppressedCome and enjoy this holy rest;Let humble songs like incense rise,And prayer and praise ascend the skies.