Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#203

203. Hail! sacred day of earthly rest

1 Hail! sacred day of earthly rest,
From toil and trouble free:
Hail! day of light, that bringest light
And joy to me.

2 A holy stillness, breathing calm
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 weekly labours cease;
No voice, but those that sweetly sing
Sweet songs of peace.

4 On all I think, or say, or do,
A ray of light divine
Is shed, O God, this day by Thee,
For it is Thine.

5 I hear the organ loudly peal,
And soaring voices raise
To Thee, their great Creator, hymns
Of deathless praise.

6 All earthly things appear to fade
As, rising high and higher,
The yearning voices strive to join
The heavenly choir.

7 For those who sing with saints below
Glad songs of heavenly love,
Shall sing when songs one earth have ceased
With saints above.

8 Accept, O God, my hymn of praise,
That Thou this day hast given
Sweet foretaste of the endless day
Of rest in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail! sacred day of earthly rest
• Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Morning; Sabbath (the Christian): Lord's Day; Sabbath (the Christian): Blessings of

Tune Information

• Name: WREFORD
• Composer: Edmund S. Carter, 1845-
• Meter: 8.6.8.4
• Key: D Major