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431. Welcome, Welcome

1 Welcome, welcome, day of rest,
To the world in kindness giv'n;
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!

Text Information
First Line: Welcome, welcome, day of rest
Title: Welcome, Welcome
Author: Anon.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Hymns for Worship: The Rest Day
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: PLEYEL
Composer: Ignace Pleyel
Meter: 7s.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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