Christ in Song ‎#421

421. The Best of Days

1 This is the day of rest;
Our failing strength renew;
On weary brain and troubled breast
Shed thou thy fresh'ning dew.

2 This is the day of peace;
Thy peace our spirits fill;
Bid thou the blasts of discord cease,
The waves of strife be still.

3 This is the day of pray'r;
Let earth to heav'n draw near;
Lift up our hearts to seek there;
Come down to meet us here.

4 This is the best of days;
Send forth thy quick'ning breath,
And wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Vanquisher of death!

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day of rest
• Title: The Best of Days
• Author: Rev. J. Ellerton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Hymns for Worship: The Rest Day
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SCHUMANN
• Composer: Schumann
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.