Farrer, Henry. Sweet Is the Hour of Rest. 1877, Etching on heavyweight laid paper.
Open Access Image from the Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University (photo: M. Cook).
Who will roll up the universe like a rope
Yet you condescended into that of a baby
Completely dependent on your mother
Our love
Which is so wavering and temperamental
Is ultimately worthless
But your love is steadfast and permanent
By it we have all things
We thank you, God
For the promise of entering your rest
We are grateful for the good news of your son, Christ
Who has gone before us and won rest
Thank you for giving us rest on the day you have given us to honor you
Thank you for this blessing
We pray that you do not harden our hearts to obey your call to rest
Help us to honor you and enter your promised rest as our Heavenly Father has rested after your own work
Help those in need of rest
Lastly, Lord, as we look to your completed work on the cross
In Jesus’ name