The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#242

242. Holy day! Jehovah's rest!

1 Holy day! Jehovah's rest!
Of creation's week the best;
Last of all the chosen seven,
Blest of God, to man 'twas given.

2 First his six day's work was done,
Then the Sabbath hour begun;
Thus he blessed the seventh day,
Thus in resting we obey.

3 While we praise our Maker's name,
We his faithful promise claim;
Meet with us, dear Lord, we pray,
Thine are we, and thine this day.

4 Let thy Spirit on us shine,
Help us keep thy law divine;
Day by day so shall we be
Shining lights, O Lord, for thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy day! Jehovah's rest!
• Author: F. E. Belden
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: The Sabbath

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL
• Composer: Ignace Pleyel
• Meter: 7s
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #15, 272, or 37.