How bright a day was that which saw
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How bright a day was that which sawCreation's work complete!All nature owned her Maker's law,And worshiped at his feet.
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The world, arranged by power divine,In perfect order stood;And, resting from his great design,God saw that all was good.
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Not such a Sabbath now appears,For sin has ruined all;No longer man with pleasure hearsA gracious Father's call.
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Yet, Lord, bring back the reign of peace,Let brighter days begin;And teach vain creatures how to ceaseFrom folly and from sin.
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Let sinners be again made thine,Though once with vengance cursed;And let the holy Sabbath shine,As glorious as at first.