A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#XIII

XIII. The Sabbath

1 Another six days work is done,
Another sabbath is begun;
Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest,
Improve the day thy God hath bless'd.

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

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

4 This heavenly calm, within the breast,
Is the dear pledge of glorious rest,
Which for the church of God remains,
The end of cares the end of pains.

5 With joy great God, thy works we view
In various scenes both old and new;
With praise, we think on mercies past,
With hope, we future pleasures taste.

6 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
• Title: The Sabbath
• Author: Stennett
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: At the Opening of Public Worship
• Notes: Public Domain.

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