The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#240

240. Welcome, welcome, day of rest

1 Welcome, welcome, day of rest,
To the world in kindness given;
Welcome to this humble breast,
As the beaming light from heaven.

2 Day of calm and sweet repose,
Gently now thy moments run;
Balm to soothe our cares and woes,
Till our labor here is done.

3 Holy Day that most we prize,
Day of solemn praise and prayer,
Day to make the simple wise,
Oh, how great thy blessings are!

4 Welcome, welcome, day of rest,
With thy influence all divine;
May thy hallowed hours be blessed
To this waiting heart of mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Welcome, welcome, day of rest
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: The Sabbath
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL
• Composer: Ignace Pleyel
• Meter: 7s
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: 15, 531, or 457.