This is the day of sacred rest

Verse 1

This is the day of sacred rest,
Which God has sanctified and blest,
When on his throne the Almighty stood,
And viewed his works, and called them good.

Verse 1

This is the day of sacred rest,
Which God hath sanctified and blessed,
And hallowed by his majesty's design,
And viewed his works, and called them good.

Verse 2

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

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 3

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