Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#249

249. Sweet is the sunlight after rain

1 Sweet is the sunlight after rain,
And sweet the sleep which follows pain;
And sweetly steals the Sabbath rest
Upon the world's work-wearied breast.

2 Of heaven the sign, of earth the calm;
The poor man's birthright and his balm;
God's witness of celestial things;
A sun with healing in its wings.

3 New rising in this gospel time,
And in its sevenfold light sublime,
Blest day of God! we hail its dawn,
To gratitude and worship drawn.

4 O nought of gloom and nought of pride
Should with the sacred hours abide;
At work for God, in loved employ,
We lose the duty in the joy.

5 Breathe on us, Lord! our sins forgive,
And make us strong in faith to live;
Our utmost, sorest need supply,
And make us strong in faith to die.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the sunlight after rain
• Author: Dr. W. M. Punshon, 1824-1881
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Rest: Sabbath; Scriptures: Inspired; The Church and the Kingdom of God: The Lord's Day; Duty; Day: Of Rest; Joy: In the Sabbath; Sabbath (the Christian): Blessings of; Sabbath (the Christian): Joy of the; Rest: Day of

Tune Information

• Name: ARIZONA
• Composer: Dr. R. H. Earnshaw, 1856-
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal