Welcome, sacred day of rest
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Welcome, sacred day of rest!
Sweet repose from worldly care,
Day above all days the best,
When our souls for heaven prepare.
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Gracious Lord, we love this day,
When we hear thy holy word;
When we sing thy praise, and pray;
Earth can no such joys afford.
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But a better rest remains,—
Heavenly Sabbaths, happier days,
Rest from sin, and rest from pains,
Endless joys, and endless praise.