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WELCOME, sacred day of rest;

Sweet repose from worldly care;
Day above all days the best,

When our souls for heaven prepare ;
Day when our Redeemer rose,

Victor o'er the hosts of hell :
Thus He vanquished all our foes;

Let our lips His glory tell.
Gracious Lord, we love this day,

When we hear Thy holy Word;
When we sing Thy praise, and pray:

Earth can no such joys afford.
But a better rest remains,

Heavenly Sabbaths, happier days;
Rest from sin, and rest from pains,

Endless joys and endless praise.