Thy holy day's returning
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Thy holy day's returningOur hearts exult to see,And, with devotion burning,Ascend, great God, to thee.To-day, with purest pleasure,Our thoughts from earth withdraw;We search for heavenly treasure,We learn thy holy law.
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We join to sing thy praises,O God of Sabbath-day!Each voice in gladness raisesIts loudest, sweetest lay.Thy richest mercies sharing,Inspire us with thy love;By grace our souls preparingFor nobler praise above.