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.