Laudes Domini ‎#70

70. "Holy rest"

1 Hail, happy day! thou day of holy rest,
What heavenly peace and transport fill my breast!
When Christ, the God of grace, in love descends,
And kindly holds communion with his friends.

2 Let earth and all its vanities be gone,
Move from my sight, and leave my soul alone;
Its flattering, fading glories I despise,
And to immortal beauties turn my eyes.

3 Fain would I mount and penetrate the skies,
And on my Saviour's glories fix my eyes;
Oh! meet my rising soul, thou God of love,
And waft it to the blissful realms above!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, happy day! thou day of holy rest
• Title: "Holy rest"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: God: Condescension; Life: Vanity of; Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SAVANNAH
• Meter: 10s
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.