395 – As Birds Unto the Genial Homeland 395 – As Birds Unto the Genial Homeland 1 As birds unto the genial homeland fly, The winter’s cold and low’ring skies to flee, So seeks my soul Thy gracious presence here And finds, O God, its rest and peace in Thee. 2 Here at Thy … Read more
394 – Far From All Care 394 – Far From All Care 1 Far from all care we hail the Sabbath morning; O’er waving fields and from the distant sea Swell notes of praise in harmony resounding As all creation turns her heart to Thee. 2 Though man alone, Lord, of Thy great creation … Read more
393 – Lord of the Sabbath 393 – Lord of the Sabbath 1 Lord of the Sabbath and its light, I hail Thy hallowed day of rest; It is my weary soul’s delight, The solace of my careworn breast, The solace of my careworn breast. 2 O sacred day of peace and joy, Thy … Read more
392 – Dear Lord, We Come at Set of Sun 392 – Dear Lord, We Come at Set of Sun 1 Dear Lord, we come at set of sun, And at Your feet we kneel To worship You, Creator, King, This day, Your sign and seal. 2 Our earthly tasks we lay aside, According … Read more
391 – Welcome, Welcome, Day of Rest 391 – Welcome, Welcome, Day of Rest 1 To the world in kindness given; Welcome to this humble breast, As the beaming light from heaven. 2 Day of calm and sweet repose, Gently now thy moments run; Balm to soothe our cares and woes, Till our labor … Read more
390 – We Love Thy Sabbath, Lord 390 – We Love Thy Sabbath, Lord 1 We love Thy Sabbath, Lord, And worship at Thy will; Oh may these hours sweet peace afford And deeper faith instill. 2 Thine angels sang for joy Cration’s work to see; We too, this day, would raise our hearts … Read more
389 – Light of Light, Enlighten Me 389 – Light of Light, Enlighten Me 1 Light of light, enlighten me, Now anew the day is dawning; Sun of grace, the shadows flee; Brighten Thou my Sabbath morning; With Thy joyous sunshine blest, Happy is my day of rest. 2 Let me with my heart … Read more
388 – Don’t Forget the Sabbath 388 – Don’t Forget the Sabbath 1 Don’t forget the Sabbath, The Lord our God hath blest, Of all the week the brightest, Of all the week the best; It brings repose from labor, It tells of joy divine, Its beams of light descending, With heavenly beauty shine. … Read more
387 – Come, O Sabbath Day 387 – Come, O Sabbath Day 1 Peace and healing on thy wing; And to every troubled breast Speak of the divine behest: Thou shalt rest, Thou shalt rest! 2 Earthly longings bid retire, Quench the passions‘ hurtful fire; To the wayward, sin oppressed, Bring thou thy … Read more
386 – The Sacred Anthem 386 – The Sacred Anthem 1 The sacred anthem slowly rang Across the fields of praise, When earth’s first Sabbath made complete All creatures and all days. Walking with God, there, Woman and man together share The blessed Sabbath mood; And in that green and golden world Know all God’s … Read more