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,
O,
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.