XXIV.—For the Lord's Day Morning.
1This is the day when Christ arose
so early from the dead;
Why should I keep my eyelids close,
and waste my hours in bed?
2This is the day when Jesus broke
the powers of death and hell;
And shall I still wear Satan's yoke,
and love my sins so well?
3To-day with pleasure Christians meet,
to pray and hear thy Word,
And I will go with cheerful feet
to learn thy will, O Lord
4I'll leave my sport to read and pray,
and so prepare for heaven:
O may I love this blessed day
the best of all the seven!