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How sweet the light of Sabbath eve!

by James Edmeston

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 460 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

How sweet the light of Sabbath eve! How soft the sunbeams lingering there! For these blest hours the world I leave, Wafted on wings of faith and prayer.

Verse 2

Season of rest! the tranquil soul Feels the sweet calm, and melts in love; And while these sacred moments roll, Faith sees a smiling heaven above.

Verse 3

Nor will our days of toil be long; Our pilgrimage will soon be trod; And we shall join the ceaseless song, The endless Sabbath of our God.