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Thy holy Sabbath, Lord,

by Anonymous

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 470 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

Thy holy Sabbath, Lord, Thy people hail with joy; And while we wait to hear Thy word, Let praise our hearts employ.

Verse 2

With sweet delight the day That Thou hast called Thine own We hail, and all our homage pay To Thine exalted throne.

Verse 3

O may Thy saints be blessed! Assist us while we pray; May we enjoy a holy rest, And keep the sacred day.

Verse 4

When Sabbaths here shall end, And from these courts we move, May we an endless Sabbath spend In heavenly courts above.

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