Moravian Book of Worship ‎#821

821. This Day Is Holy to the Lord

This day is holy to the Lord;
this day the Lord has made;
we will rejoice with one accord
and in his name be glad.
Come, let us worship and bow down,
with thanks appear before his throne;
he to our songs of praise and prayer
will lend a gracious ear.

Text Information

• First Line: This day is holy to the Lord
• Title: This Day Is Holy to the Lord
• Author: Frederick William Foster (1808, alt.)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Exodus 20:8
  ;
  Psalm 118:22-24
  ;
  Psalm 122
  ;
  Isaiah 58:13-14
  ;
  Matthew 12:8
• Topic: Service Music; Service music--Responses; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: WORSHIP
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. Iambic
• Source: Popular melody adopted at Herrnhut (c. 1740); C. Gergor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 159 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns