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Sacred day forever blest

Sacred day forever blest

Published in 13 hymnals


Representative Text

1 Sacred day, forever blest!
Day of all our days the best!
Welcome hours of praise and prayer,
Free from toil, fatigue, and care!

2 Happy, truly happy, Lord,
Those who hear and read thy word!
Happy those who dwell with thee!
Who thy grace and glory see.

3 We once more have heard thy voice,
Lord, in thee our souls rejoice;
Borne by faith to worlds on high,
Called to reign above the sky.

4 Though this day of rest we close,
Still in thee our hearts repose;
Guide and guard us all our days:
Oh, may all our lives be praise!

Source: The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church #534

Text Information

First Line: Sacred day forever blest
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 13 of 13)

Boston Sunday School Hymn Book. 5th ed. #d101

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Hymns for Christian Devotion #71

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Hymns for Christian Devotion #71

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The Boston Sunday School Hymn Book #193

The Chapel Hymn Book (4th ed.) #d300

The Chapel Hymn Book. 5th ed. #d295

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The Disciples' Hymn Book #65

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The Gospel Psalmist #12

The Sunday School Choir and Superintendent's Assistant #d100

The Tabernacle #d259

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The Voice of Praise #534

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