Text Based On Hebrews Chapter 4(KJV)
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

(Public Domain) BH#310 - 1952
The Church - The Sabbath

Words: Godfrey Thring: 1823-1903
Music: Edmund Carter: 1845-1923
Wreford (86.84.)
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HAIL! SACRED DAY OF EARTHLY REST

1.   Hail, sacred day of earthly rest, from toil and trouble free! Hail, quiet spirit, bringing peace 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.   Accept, O God, my hymn of praise, that Thou, this day, hast given, Sweet foretaste of that endless day of rest in heaven.