1 Welcome, day of sweet repose! Blessed be thy sacred hours! We would trust the One who knows All our weak and failing powers. 2 Welcome, day in Eden born! Holy rest for sinless man! Like the dawning of fair morn Come thy hours to us again. 3 Welcome, day blessed by our Lord! Toil shall cease and anxious care. Day commanded by His word, Day for song and praise and prayer. 4 Welcome, day our Savior kept! Keeping, wrought our righteousness, Day God bids us ne’er forget, Day of days His name to bless.