Lord, on this Sabbath-day of rest
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Lord, on this Sabbath-day of restWe lift to thee our earnest praise,Obedient to the high behestWhich thou didst give to guide our ways.
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We thank thee for the holy lightThat from thy law shines full and clear,Directing our weak steps arightThrough earth's low path of doubt and fear.
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For Jesus, too, whom thou didst sendTo teach the way of grace and truth,We bow before thy throne, and blendThe thanks of age, the love of youth.
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O, write thy word on every heart!In us let thy pure Spirit live,That his rich presence may impartSuch peace as thou alone canst give.