Welcome, the Sabbath hour
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Welcome, the Sabbath hour,The holy and the blest!With sweet, subduing powerIt calms the soul to rest;And hope and love spring up anew,To cheer us on our journey through.
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Our only care and aimThroughout this hallowed day,To glorify thy name,And grateful homage pay;Advance the glory of thy cause,And vindicate thy righteous laws.
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Descend, celestial Dove!E'en while we wait and sing;Come from the throne of love,With healing on thy wing;With ardent zeal each heart inspire,And rebaptize with holy fire.