This is the day of rest;

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 461 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

This is the day of rest; Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew.

This is the day of peace; Thy peace our spirits fill; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still.

This is the day of prayer; Let earth to heaven draw near; Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there; Come down to meet us here.

This is the best of days; Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O Vanquisher of death!