Laudes Domini ‎#15

15. "Day of Rest"

1 The day of rest once more comes round,
A day to all believers dear;
The silver trumpets seem to sound,
That call the tribes of Israel near;
Ye people all,
Obey the call,
And in Jehovah's courts appear.

2 Obedient to thy summons, Lord,
We to thy sanctuary come;
Thy gracious presence here afford,
And send thy people joyful home;
Of thee our King,
Oh, may we sing,
And none with such a theme be dumb.

3 Oh, hasten, Lord, the day when those
Who know thee here shall see thy face;
When suffering shall for ever close,
And they shall reach their destined place;
Then shall they rest,
Supremely blest,
Eternal debtors to thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of rest once more comes round
• Title: "Day of Rest"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884

Tune Information

• Name: YOAKLEY
• Meter: L. M. 61
• Key: E Major