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391 – Welcome, Welcome, Day of Rest

1 To the world in kindness given; Welcome to this humble breast, As the beaming light from heaven. 2 Day of calm and sweet repose, Gently now thy moments run; Balm to soothe our cares and woes, Till our labor here is done. …

393 – Lord of the Sabbath

1 Lord of the Sabbath and its light, I hail Thy hallowed day of rest; It is my weary soul’s delight, The solace of my careworn breast, The solace of my careworn breast. 2 O sacred day of peace and joy, Thy hours …

394 – Far From All Care

1 Far from all care we hail the Sabbath morning; O’er waving fields and from the distant sea Swell notes of praise in harmony resounding As all creation turns her heart to Thee. 2 Though man alone, Lord, of Thy great creation Fails …

399 – Beneath the Forms of Outward Rite

1 Beneath the forms of outward rite Thy supper, Lord, is spread In every quiet upper room Where fainting souls are fed. 2 The bread is always consecrate Which men divide with men; And every act of brotherhood Repeats Thy feast again. 3 …

401 – In Imitation, Lord of Thee

1 In imitation, Lord, of Thee, This solemn service we repeat; For Thine example full of grace, Has made this humble duty sweet. 2 Renew each sacred spark of love, And vitalize the holy flame; May union strong our hearts unite While this …

403 – Let Us Break Bread Together

1 Let us break bread together on our knees, let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on …

408 – Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor

1 Lord, enthroned in heav’nly splendor, First begotten from the dead, You alone, our strong defender, Lifting up Your people’s head. Alleluia, Jesus, true and living Bread! 2 Tho’ the lowliest form now veil You As of old in Bethlehem, Here as there …

410 – Thy Broken Body, Gracious Lord

1 Thy broken body, gracious Lord, Is shadowed by this broken bread; The wine which in this cup is poured, Points to the blood which Thou hast shed. 2 And while we meet together thus, We show that we are one in Thee; …

411 – The Son of God Proclaim

1 The Son of God proclaim, The Lord of time and space; The God who bade the light break forth Now shines in Jesus’ face. 2 Behold His out stretched hands, Though all was in His power He took the towel and basin …

412 – Cover With His Life

1 Look upon Jesus, sinless is He; Father, impute His life unto me. My life of scarlet, my sin and woe, Cover with His life, whiter than snow. Refrain Cover with His life, whiter than snow; Fullness of His life then shall I …