Holy Sabbath, sacred rest
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Holy Sabbath, sacred rest,Welcome to each waiting breast;Cheering hour that points awayTo eternity's glad day.
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Ever since creation's birth,Thou hast been to cheer our earth;When the course of time began,Thou wast made, and made for man.
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While thou bringest peaceful rest,Man by thee is doubly blest;Thou dost tend our thoughts to raiseTo our great Creator's praise.
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Thus drawn nearer to our Lord,Hearts attuned to sweet accord,We shall hail the glorious dayWhen all flesh shall own thy sway.