Hymn For Sunday.

HYMN FOR SUNDAY.

TWO great events this blessed day To celebrate was set apart; While each, with wonder, we survey, May gratitude impress the heart.

This day creation's birth be hail'd, And may our thoughts ascend on high; Let him who over death prevail'd, Our thankful praises too employ.

God's powerful word creation fram'd, Six days, and all complete it stood; The seventh a day of rest he nam'd, And he beheld, and all was good.

This day be worldly cares subdu'd, Holy improvement may we seek; While still with strict survey review'd, We trace the actions of the week.

Of duties still be this a part; This day the saving work pursue; 'Twill humble every haughty heart; For pride, self-knowledge never knew.

This day we hear the blessed word Which bids our hearts no more despond; We celebrate our risen Lord, Who seal'd for us a heavenly bond.