Laudes Domini ‎#61

61. Sabbath rest

1 Hail, sacred day of earthly rest,
From toil secure and trouble free;
Hail, quiet spirit, bringing peace
And joy to me.

2 A holy stillness, breathing calm
And peace on all the world around,
Uplifts my soul, O God, to thee,
Where rest is found.

3 No sound of jarring strife is heard,
As now the weekly labors cease;
No voice, but those that sweetly sing
Sweet songs of peace.

4 Accept, O God, my hymn of praise
That thou this restful day hast given,
Sweet foretaste of that endless day
Of rest in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, sacred day of earthly rest
• Title: Sabbath rest
• Alterer: Godfrey Thring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: SARUM
• Composer: J. Hullah
• Meter: 8s, 4
• Key: F Major or modal