Church Book ‎#38

38. Another six days' work is done

1 Another six day's work is done,
Another Sabbath is begun:
Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest,
Improve the day thy God has blest.

2 Come, bless the Lord, whose Love assigns
So sweet a rest to wearied minds;
Provides an antepast of heaven,
And gives this day the food of seven.

3 O that our thoughts and thanks may rise
As grateful incense to the skies;
And draw from heaven that sweet repose
Which none but he that feels it knows.

4 With joy God's wondrous works we view
In various scenes both old and new;
With praise we think on mercies past,
With hope we future pleasures taste.

5 In holy duties let the day,
In holy pleasures pass away.
How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend,
In hope of one that ne'er shall end!

Text Information

• First Line: Another six days' work is done
• Author: Joseph Stennett (1732, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: The Lord's Day; Easter Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune #47 or #437

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GREGORY
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Source from index: Lutheran