Now We Are Six

Six days of labor now are past Thou restest, Holy God And of Thy finished work has said That all is very good Yet while the seventh day is blessed Hallowed for rest divine Behold, a new creation needs That mighty power of Thine Ten thousands voices praise Thy name In earth and sea and sky One sinner by his sin has marred The blissful harmony Oh Lord, create man's heart anew The heart of stone remove Then hymns of praise again shall rise The fruits of holy love Oh, for the songs that Thou wilt bless Where heart and voice agree Oh, for the prayers that plead aright With Thy dread majesty All praise to God, the Three in One Who high in glory reigns Who by His word hath all things made And by His word sustains